Former Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, who served from 2005 to 2010, called for a ground invasion of US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq, and for capturing American soldiers, according to Abu Ali Express. Mottaki argued that taking approximately 200 US soldiers hostage would force Washington to end the war.
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has called for a ground invasion of US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq, and for capturing American soldiers, according to a report by Abu Ali Express. In a statement quoted by the outlet, Mottaki said: 'Instead of waiting for a ground invasion against us, I proposed opening a ground attack on Kuwait and Bahrain, and forcing the United States to stop the war by capturing about 200 American soldiers stationed at bases in these countries. This will completely dismantle the US.'
Mottaki served as Iran's foreign minister from 2005 to 2010 under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The Zioneer has previously reported on a series of similar threats from Iranian officials, analysts, and parliament members, including calls for ground operations and the seizure of US bases. The latest statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, though no specific US military action has been cited as a trigger for this proposal.
The claim is unverified and originates from a single source. It remains unclear whether the statement reflects official Iranian policy.
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