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Araghchi says Iran not afraid of US ground troops, is 'waiting' for them

Mar 5, 2026, 18:25 GMT+0

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared to confront a potential US ground invasion and is not afraid of American troops entering the country.

Asked in an interview with NBC News whether he feared a US ground invasion, Araghchi replied: “No, we are waiting for them.”

“We are ready for this war,” he added.

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