Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baqaei said that many people on Kharg Island are counting the minutes towards welcoming American forces, according to a report. The authenticity and context of the statement have not been independently verified.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baqaei was quoted as saying that residents of Kharg Island are eagerly awaiting the arrival of American forces, counting down the minutes. The claim, reported by the Telegram outlet 301 Arab World, could not be independently verified. The statement comes amid a backdrop of unverified reports about US military movements near Iran, as well as earlier claims by Iranian opposition figures that US strikes in southern Iran are paving the way for an occupation of Kharg Island. The Zioneer has previously covered these unverified claims.
- DevelopingIranian opposition journalist: US strikes in southern Iran prepare ground for occupation of Kharg Island
- DevelopingIranian MP warns US against approaching Kharg Island
- DevelopingVideo shows Iranian soldiers saying they await US troops in the south
- DevelopingIRGC warns US: 'Sharks await American meat, come to Iran's territories'
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