On one hand, efforts are being made to end the war in the Middle East, while on the other hand, rapid attacks on each other’s targets are also going on from both sides. Amid reports of ground attacks by the US Army, the Iranian Army has issued a strong warning to US President Donald Trump against ground action and island occupation in the Persian Gulf. It was clearly said from Tehran’s side that if the American army tried to occupy it, it would have to face the consequences.

Targeted at Trump

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters spokesperson and Brigadier General Ibrahim Zolfakari has issued a statement regarding this. He accused the US President of being under pressure from Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad because of his connection with the Epstein case. He described Trump as a ‘pawn’ to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

What did the Iranian military spokesperson say?

He said, ‘There is no doubt that US President Donald Trump is under pressure from the ‘terrorist organization’ Mossad due to his role in the Epstein case and has become a pawn of the Israeli Prime Minister in the war against Iran.’ Zolfakari further said in his statement, ‘If any ground attack or occupation is launched by enemy countries, the Iranian army is fully prepared to wipe out the American forces. US Army soldiers and commanders will become food for sharks in the Persian Gulf.

Iran’s warning amid fear of ground attack

This warning from the Iranian military spokesperson has come at a time when reports are coming out that the US is planning to conduct a ground campaign for weeks.
The Washington Post reported on Saturday that as the war in the Middle East entered its fifth week, the Pentagon is preparing for several weeks of ground operations in Iran, including Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump did not approve

The American Post quoted unnamed American officials as saying that it has not yet been decided whether President Donald Trump will approve any of these plans. The report said any ground operation would not be a full-scale invasion.

efforts to end war

At the same time, efforts to end the war have also intensified. Pakistan has initiated mediation between Iran and America. Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are coming together in Islamabad to discuss reducing tensions. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reached Islamabad on March 29 to attend this meeting. Let us tell you, this meeting is going to be organized in Pakistan on March 29 and 30.

16 days have passed since the war that broke out between America, Israel and Iran. The war is affecting these countries as well as other countries of the world. The movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has also been affected; to secure it, US President Donald Trump had appealed to the allied countries to send warships here, but these hopes of Trump on Hormuz seem to be getting a setback. Many countries seem to be clearly refusing to do so.

What is Britain’s stance?

During a briefing from Downing Street on Monday morning, Keir Starmer said Britain was working with allies on a viable plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but he made clear it would not be a NATO mission.

Germany refused

Germany has also refused to send warships. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected President Donald Trump’s demands. He said, ‘This is not our war, we did not start it.’

South Korea did not take the decision

South Korea has also not taken any decision yet on Trump’s request. On Sunday (March 15), South Korea’s presidential office said the country would ‘communicate closely with the US on this matter and make a decision after careful review.’

Even Japan is not ready

Japan also does not seem to be launching any kind of security operation in the current situation. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi clearly said in parliament on Monday (March 16), ‘In the current situation in Iran, we are not currently considering launching a maritime security operation.’

Australia also refused

Australia has also refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Cabinet member Catherine King also refused to send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz in an interview with state broadcaster ABC on Monday (16 March).

China’s stance is not clear

A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington did not say whether Beijing would accept Trump’s request, but said all parties have a responsibility to ensure stable and uninterrupted energy supplies.

‘I will cut off electricity from Iran within an hour, but…’, Trump threatened again, what did he say on oil prices?

16 days have passed since the war that broke out between America, Israel and Iran. The war is affecting these countries as well as other countries of the world. The movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has also been affected; to secure it, US President Donald Trump had appealed to the allied countries to send warships here, but these hopes of Trump on Hormuz seem to be getting a setback. Many countries seem to be clearly refusing to do so.

What is Britain’s stance?

During a briefing from Downing Street on Monday morning, Keir Starmer said Britain was working with allies on a viable plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but he made clear it would not be a NATO mission.

Germany refused

Germany has also refused to send warships. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected President Donald Trump’s demands. He said, ‘This is not our war, we did not start it.’

South Korea did not take the decision

South Korea has also not taken any decision yet on Trump’s request. On Sunday (March 15), South Korea’s presidential office said the country would ‘communicate closely with the US on this matter and make a decision after careful review.’

Even Japan is not ready

Japan also does not seem to be launching any kind of security operation in the current situation. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi clearly said in parliament on Monday (March 16), ‘In the current situation in Iran, we are not currently considering launching a maritime security operation.’

Australia also refused

Australia has also refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Cabinet member Catherine King also refused to send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz in an interview with state broadcaster ABC on Monday (16 March).

China’s stance is not clear

A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington did not say whether Beijing would accept Trump’s request, but said all parties have a responsibility to ensure stable and uninterrupted energy supplies.

‘I will cut off electricity from Iran within an hour, but…’, Trump threatened again, what did he say on oil prices?

US President Donald Trump has once again drawn the world’s attention towards Iran. He has claimed that a large fleet of the US Navy is moving towards Iran. After this statement, concern about the possibility of global war has increased. Trump said this while addressing his supporters in Clive city of Iowa.

Trump’s statement among supporters
Trump said on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) that a ‘beautiful armada’ is currently heading towards Iran. He said that he wants Iran to compromise. Trump said, ‘If Iran had made an agreement earlier, its situation would have been different today.’

Claim of attack on Iran’s nuclear sites
Trump also claimed that in June last year, America completely destroyed Iran’s nuclear power by attacking several nuclear sites. However, questions still remain about how much damage these attacks caused to Iran’s nuclear program.

Trump has broken the agreement before too
In his first term, Trump canceled the nuclear deal with Iran. After this, he imposed strict economic sanctions on Iran, so as to put pressure on its economy.

Iran’s threats and warnings
Iran has also given a strict warning amid the increasing actions of the US Army in the Middle East. Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that if America takes military action, it will have to face a ‘heavy and regretful reaction’.

Warning hoarding put up in Tehran
A large hoarding has been put up in Tehran, the capital of Iran, in which an American aircraft carrier is shown in a destroyed condition. It is written on it in Persian and English – ‘If you sow the wind, you will reap the storm.’

American warships reached the area
Last week, Trump had told that the US Navy fleet is being sent towards the Middle East. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and several missile-equipped ships reached the area on Monday. Due to this, the presence of thousands of American soldiers has increased further.

Fleet sent ‘only as a precaution’
Trump told reporters that this fleet had been sent ‘only as a precaution’. He said, ‘We have a huge force going in that direction, we may not have to use it.’

Protests and deaths in Iran
Meanwhile, the situation remains serious regarding anti-government protests in Iran. According to human rights organizations, more than 6,000 people have died so far in the protests and crackdown, including women, children and civilians.