Iran’s Preparedness for Potential U.S. Ground Invasion

Tehran has long anticipated and prepared for a potential U.S. ground invasion. According to an Iranian official, the nation remains vigilant as tension persists, marked by recent explosions after a resurgence of U.S.-Iran strikes.

Seyed Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian American academic, often seen as a regime representative, claimed that Tehran had launched a new missile. The official noted that Iran has decentralized and hidden its arsenal underground, aiming to withstand U.S. air campaigns. Marandi suggested the U.S. has invasion plans, though he did not specify a timeline.

Marandi spoke with analyst Glenn Diesen, raising concerns about American forces positioned for an invasion. The comment coincided with escalations in Iran’s west and south.

Iran has retaliated by launching missiles and drones at U.S.-linked targets in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. In Jordan, officials intercepted 10 missiles, while Kuwait reported casualties and infrastructure damage.

In response, U.S. airstrikes targeted strategic locations, including roads, tunnels, and weapons storage sites. Explosions in Khorramabad, in Lorestan province, were attributed by Iranian state media to U.S. missile attacks from Kuwait bases.

Khorramabad hosts the Imam Ali Missile Base, a significant location for Iran’s Shahab-3 medium-range ballistic missiles. The site faced damage from Israeli airstrikes in 2025.

Marandi described Iran’s military strategy as reliant on a dispersed, subterranean network. This approach ensures missiles and drones are spread out and hidden, complicating large-scale bombing efforts.

The U.S.-Iran conflict recently disrupted a 60-day ceasefire agreement meant to assist nuclear negotiations. The Strait of Hormuz remains a pivotal area, with the conflict intensifying there.

President Donald Trump authorized new airstrikes shortly after the ceasefire began. He even suggested a possible ground campaign.

Marandi stated Iran’s military leadership anticipates a ground attack and has developed new weapons in response. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) recently introduced a new missile, reinforcing Iran’s preparedness.

Tehran believes a U.S. ground invasion may bring the conflict to a resolution on Iran’s terms. According to Marandi, Iran welcomes the possibility of a land war, feeling confident in a favorable outcome.