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Iran's Speaker of Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has warned that 'enemies of Iran' are planning to occupy one of the Islamic Republic's islands with support from a regional state, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Concerns are rising over a potential U.S. ground operation targeting Iranian islands in the Gulf, prompting questions about Iran's response, particularly from elite forces. The strategic significance of these islands adds to the regional tensions.
An Iranian military source stated that Tehran would open new fronts in response to any attack on its islands, highlighting its capability to threaten American interests in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.