Iranian Telegram channels have published footage showing soldiers and regime supporters deploying near the Strait of Hormuz, which they describe as preparation for expected American strikes. The footage has not been independently verified.
The footage, shared on Iranian-linked Telegram channels, depicts soldiers and regime supporters deploying in the area of the Strait of Hormuz. The posts present the deployment as a response to anticipated American strikes, though the videos have not been independently verified. The publication comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran over the strategic waterway, which The Zioneer has documented extensively over the past weeks — including US strikes on Iranian coastal sites and Iranian retaliatory launches. On July 26, Iranian channels circulated a training video titled 'We Are Ready' featuring troops with various weapons, interpreted as a signal of readiness for a potential ground invasion. The current footage appears to continue that messaging campaign, emphasizing visible military presence near the Strait of Hormuz.
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