The United States and Israel are entering a historically significant strategic wormhole in the Middle East, facing unprecedented retaliation from the Iranian military.
The more the confrontation with Iran escalates, the harsher, more relentless, and above all more costly for the American-Israeli coalition Tehran responds.
In fact, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps appears to have prepared to respond asymmetrically even in the event of the highest escalation, a ground landing of American troops in the Middle East.
Iran is now reportedly ready to respond with a lightning ground intervention on the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, according to Russian media citing the Iranian network IRIB.
If the relevant scenario of the Iranian command is implemented, the opposite shore of Hormuz will be seized by Tehran’s commandos and the strategically vital straits risk turning into a watery grave for American troops.
Shock plan from Iran: Lightning landing on the coastlines of the UAE and Bahrain
In the event that the United States launches a ground operation, Iran’s armed forces will seize the coastlines of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as announced by state television IRIB.
However, this is only part of the plan.
Iran’s Defense Council announced plans to mine the Persian Gulf in the event of any violation of its coasts or islands.
All types of mines will be used, including floating mines that can be deployed directly from the shore.
In this case, the Strait of Hormuz, a main artery for global oil trade, will be completely blocked and risks turning into a vast liquid grave.
It is indicative that Tehran leaves a window, countries that are not hostile to Iran will be able to pass through the straits following coordination.
We will open a new front at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the US even thinks of landing troops
At the same time, an Iranian military source warned that if hostile forces, namely the United States and Israel, initiate ground or naval action against Iran, Tehran could open new military fronts, including the possibility of threatening the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategic point between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
NEW: An Iranian military source warns that if the enemy launches ground or naval action against Iran, Tehran could open new fronts, including a potential threat to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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The military source stated that Iran is fully prepared to escalate the situation and warned the United States that efforts to stabilize the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which remains a point of tension for navigation, could lead to a new maritime crisis in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The reference to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is particularly alarming, as this strait is equally critical for navigation, connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the waters of the Indian Ocean.
Control of this area by Iran could create another headache for global shipping companies and trigger further escalation in the geopolitical situation.
Iran continues to state that it is fully prepared to defend its interests, while the United States and Israel are under pressure to resolve the crisis without leading to a broader conflict that could affect the global economy and the security of maritime routes.
Bad news for the petrodollar monarchies of the Gulf
The term non-hostile in the current context automatically excludes the United States, Israel, and their allies.
The escalation is intensifying amid discussions of negotiations, which Washington is attempting to combine with military pressure.
Media report the possibility of an American landing on Kharg Island.
A few days ago, Donald Trump had issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening strikes on energy infrastructure.
For the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, which until now felt protected under the American umbrella, this is not good news.
The situation in the Persian Gulf has entered a phase where diplomacy has definitively given way to a show of force.
Iranian analyst: If the US dares the unthinkable, our fighters will seize Bahrain and UAE in a flash
For his part, an Iranian military analyst in an interview with Sepehr TV stated that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to carry out coastal operations and seize the coasts of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), if America dares to make any mistake in the region.
The analyst stressed that landing on the coasts of the UAE and Bahrain is on the country’s agenda and that military exercises of the Iranian forces already include such operations.
We are already training for this and the coordinates exist, the analyst said, adding that the Iranian government plans to completely change the equation in the region.
The details can wait for later, he concluded.
?? IF USA INVADES, IRAN WILL TAKE UAE AND BAHRAIN
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Iranian analyst on Sepehr TV: Iran's armed forces are 100% ready to execute coastal operations and seize the shorelines of Bahrain and the UAE if America makes a mistake in the region.
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This statement comes at a time of extreme war escalation in the Gulf, where American retaliation is ongoing with force, while the United States is seeking scenarios for a ground landing.
The reference to carrying out military attacks on these specific countries highlights the increasing strategic importance of the Hormuz region, effectively justifying Iran’s strategy to internationalize the conflict by placing at its center the global artery of oil transportation.
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal - Sets 5 non-negotiable conditions for truce
On the diplomatic level, Iran rejected proposals from the United States to end the conflict.
Tehran insists that the armed confrontation must end on its own terms and until then intends to continue self-defense.
Iran evaluated these proposals, like the two previous ones, and considers them a deception aimed at increasing tension, since in both previous cases the United States had no real intention to negotiate and carried out a military attack against Iran, a source told Press TV.
The head of Iran’s Joint Military Command, Ebrahim Zolfakari, also commented on the United States negotiation attempt.
He mocked Washington, noting that the level of internal rivalries in the United States has reached a point where Trump negotiates with himself.
The country’s authorities demand that Washington stop its aggression and guarantee that the conflict will not recur.
They also expect the United States to pay compensation for the damage caused and to recognize Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Additionally, the Islamic Republic noted that no one will allow American President Donald Trump to determine the end of the war.
The United States proposals for a settlement in the Middle East were conveyed to Iran through Pakistan.
The proposed agreement includes a 15-point plan to end hostilities.
British analyst: we are entering a new round of escalation between Iran and the US
The confrontation between the United States and Iran is approaching a new round of escalation.
This is evidenced by the concentration of warships by Washington and its readiness to deploy tens of thousands of troops in the Middle East, noted British politician Jim Ferguson.
The question is no longer whether escalation is likely. But how close we are to it, said Jim Ferguson, British politician.
The analyst added that the revealed plans of the American side for the deployment of airborne units indicate that the United States is processing various military options, instead of ruling them out.
Trump will take it to the end - The 3 ground invasion plans in Iran under Pentagon review
Those who know Trump say he cannot withdraw defeated, abandoning the conflict without achieving any of his strategic objectives.
He will take it to the end and despite public ceasefire statements, is expected to choose a tactic of tension and escalation.
In other words, he will favor the destructive solution of a ground invasion with American Marines on Iranian territory.
According to War Monitor, these are the 3 main scenarios being discussed by generals at the Pentagon:
Scenario 1: Economic paralysis with landing on Kharg
The first strategy aims to strangle the Iranian economy in order to force Iran into paralysis.
Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran’s oil exports, is naturally placed at the center of this approach.
By seizing this critical oil hub, the United States could freeze the Iranian economy, reducing its ability to fund military operations.
However, this will not be easy.
The Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for global oil shipping, also hides traps and mines.
Access to Kharg Island would likely require an airborne landing, as amphibious operations may face fierce resistance from Iranian coastal defense systems.
This strategy would send a strong message to Iran, but could trigger a dangerous military escalation.
Scenario 2: Seizure of strategic islands in Hormuz
The second strategy involves the capture of several critical islands around the Strait of Hormuz, which could create a demilitarized zone and prevent Iran from launching anti-ship missiles or naval attacks against commercial vessels.
Islands such as Qeshm, Abu Musa, and the Tunbs Islands, as well as coastal areas like Bandar Abbas and the Jask zone, are critical for controlling the straits.
The aim of this strategy would be to create a defensive space around the Strait of Hormuz, which would protect global shipping routes from Iranian attacks.
The operation would require coordinated naval landings and enhanced air support, with the goal of deterring Iranian retaliation.
Scenario 3: Special operation at the heart of Iran’s nuclear program
The most dangerous and high-risk option involves a special forces raid in northern Iran aimed at neutralizing nuclear facilities and seizing critical enrichment materials.
This operation could be carried out with helicopters and small special forces teams, supported by rapid-response paratroopers.
The facilities targeted would include the nuclear centers Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan, and Parchin-Taleghan 2.
This mission is particularly dangerous, as many of the facilities are underground, making the success of the operation uncertain.
7,500 marines and special forces units on standby
If these strategies are implemented, significant military force will be required.
The United States could have at its disposal 7,500 marines from the 31st and 11th Expeditionary Brigades and the 11th Amphibious Group Boxer, as well as 3,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division.
Special forces such as the 75th Delta Rangers and the 160th SOAR could also be deployed to support the success of the mission.
The implementation of these strategies remains a doubtful and dangerous process, with the goal of forcing Iran to negotiate or face serious consequences.
The US urgently transfers military equipment to the Middle East
Since March 12, the United States has carried out more than 35 C-17 transport flights to the Middle East, specifically to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
The flights began from major rapid response bases such as Fort Liberty, indicating that they included combat units as well as cargo.
The C-17 is a strategic heavy transport aircraft capable of carrying large and heavy combat loads, including an M1 Abrams tank, three Black Hawk helicopters, 10 armored Humvees, or up to 134 soldiers.
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