The German news agency DPA reports, citing Pakistani intelligence sources, that the United States may open a 'limited ground offensive' aimed at cutting off Iran's southern coastal ports. The assessment is unverified and comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions.
The German news agency DPA reported early Wednesday, citing Pakistani intelligence sources, that the United States is considering a 'limited ground offensive' to sever Iran's southern coastal ports. The assessment, attributed to unnamed Pakistani intelligence officials, suggests Washington may be preparing to escalate its military campaign against Iran beyond airstrikes. The Zioneer has previously reported on US strikes on Iranian targets and assessments of further escalation, including expectations of a large-scale US operation within weeks. The reliability of the Pakistani intelligence assessment remains unverified, and no official US confirmation has been issued.
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