Full Breakdown
Iranian MP Manouchehr Mottaki Urges Invasion of U.S. Base and Hostage Capture
7/15/2026, 10:58:17 PM
Core Proposal
Former foreign minister and current member of parliament Manouchehr Mottaki called for Tehran to launch a ground attack on a U.S. military installation in the Middle East, seize the base, and transport “100 Americans” to Iran for detention. He framed the operation as retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes and threats to target Iranian oil facilities.
Background & Context
Mottaki, who served as Iran’s foreign minister from 2005-2010 and has represented the Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat, Eslamshahr and Pardis constituency since 2024, made the remarks during a televised interview on Iranian state media. The proposal follows a series of escalations: President Donald Trump reinstated a naval blockade of Iranian ports and announced imminent strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges, while U.S. forces continued air operations across Iran. Earlier, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a separate appeal urging Kuwait and Jordan to expel U.S. forces from their territories.
Official Statements & Responses
The United States has not confirmed any change in policy but President Trump reiterated his intent to strike Iranian infrastructure “next week” if a deal is not reached. The IRGC, in a statement to Fars News Agency, called on “the honorable and noble people of Kuwait and the holy land of Jordan” to remove what it described as “child-killers and occupiers” from their soil. No Iranian government body other than Mottaki’s individual office has endorsed the invasion plan.
Criticism & Opposition
Analysts note that Mottaki’s suggestion appears to be a personal stance rather than an official policy directive. Iranian officials have not publicly supported the proposal, and the suggestion has drawn concern from regional partners wary of further escalation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My proposal is that we launch a ground attack on one of the US bases in the region, capture 100 Americans and bring them to Iran,” — Manouchehr Mottaki, former foreign minister, MP
- “Islamabad was a plan, a broader scheme of deception and maneuvering by the United States.” — Manouchehr Mottaki
- “Honorable and noble people of Kuwait and the holy land of Jordan, it is expected of you, Muslim and noble nations, to expel these child-killers and occupiers from your soil,” — Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
- “We're gonna knock out all their bridges, unless they get to the table and negotiate.” — President Donald Trump, interview with Fox News
