Rashidi Koochi, a former member of the Iranian parliament, stated Thursday that a US ground invasion of Iran is 'certain' and has been delayed only by extreme heat. He claimed that US preparations in southern Iran are part of the buildup for such an invasion. The statement is a single-source opinion and has not been independently verified.
Rashidi Koochi, a former member of the Iranian parliament, claimed in a statement Thursday evening that a US ground invasion of Iran is 'certain' and has been delayed solely by extreme heat. The quote, posted on Telegram channels, reads: 'The ground invasion of Iran by the US is certain. If it hasn't happened yet, it's because of the extreme heat. The preparations in the south are part of the preparations for that invasion.'
Koochi's assessment echoes a recurring theme in commentary from Iranian and regional analysts since the US began airstrikes on southern Iran in early June. As The Zioneer has documented, multiple analysts, including Iranian sources, have suggested that the US strikes aim to degrade IRGC air defenses and command capabilities in preparation for a potential ground operation. In recent weeks, various Iranian figures have warned of a possible ground invasion, including claims that the Trump administration planned such a move.
The statement remains unverified and represents the opinion of a single former official, not backed by independent evidence or official US or Iranian military announcements. Koochi did not provide a timeline for the alleged invasion or specify the nature of the US preparations in southern Iran.
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