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Iran Braces for U.S. Invasion Amid School Strike Outrage

3/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, said Tehran is ready to confront a potential U.S. ground invasion, saying, "No, we are waiting for them."
He said Iran is not seeking a ceasefire and recalled a past conflict with Israel in which Iran did not request a truce.
Araghchi accused the United States and Israel of responsibility for a Minab elementary school strike that reportedly killed 171 schoolgirls.

History

Historical Context

The Iran-Israel conflict has deep roots, with tensions escalating since the 1982 Lebanon War, when Israel invaded Lebanon to combat the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). This conflict intensified with Iran's support for groups like Hezbollah. In 2025, a twelve-day war erupted, resulting in significant casualties, including over 1,060 Iranian deaths, and further destabilizing the region amid ongoing hostilities and accusations of war crimes.

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Story summary

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, said Tehran is ready to confront a potential U.S. ground invasion, saying, "No, we are waiting for them."
He said Iran is not seeking a ceasefire and recalled a past conflict with Israel in which Iran did not request a truce.
Araghchi accused the United States and Israel of responsibility for a Minab elementary school strike that reportedly killed 171 schoolgirls.

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