Iranian source: ground forces preparing to confront US forces, says Abu Salah

An Iranian source cited by Abu Salah, a Middle East commentator, said that Iranian ground forces are preparing to confront American forces on the ground. The source also referenced a previous incident in which Iran downed a US fighter jet, claiming Iran built a doctrine around it.

The Zioneer has previously reported on Iranian claims of downing a US fighter jet (July 24) and on US officials' expectations of Iranian retaliation against American bases (June 11). The new statement from an Iranian source, cited by Middle East commentator Abu Salah, asserts that Iranian ground forces are preparing to confront American forces on the ground. The source also referenced the downing incident, claiming that Iran built a doctrine around it. The claim is single-sourced and unverified.

• Developing02:21 · 24 JulIran claims downing of US fighter jet, Fars News Agency reports
• Developing23:24 · 12 JulIranian source: war renewal very likely, US ground invasion possible
• Developing23:11 · 18 JulIranian source claims US preparing for 'difficult night'
• Developing5 days ago · 22:35 · 27 JulAbu Saleh: US aircraft are for ground support, not merely reinforcements

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