Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran is closely monitoring the movements of US military forces in the region, particularly troop deployments. In a social media post, he warned against testing Iran’s determination to defend its territory.

According to CBS News, a partner of the BBC in the United States, the Pentagon is preparing to send troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the region, including infantry units and a command element. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the Trump administration once viewed Ghalibaf as a potential ally and possible future leader of Iran.

The statements come amid heightened regional tensions, with both Iran and the United States signaling vigilance over military activities in the Middle East.