Seyed Mohammad Marandi, described as a mouthpiece for the Iranian regime, stated that Iran welcomes a potential U.S. ground invasion. Marandi also announced the introduction of a new missile, coinciding with reports of strikes hitting Khorramabad, the capital of Iran's Lorestan province.
Marandi asserted that Iran has been preparing for war for decades and is not intimidated by the prospect of conflict with the United States. The remarks were made in the context of heightened regional tensions and ongoing military activities in Iran.