Large numbers of U.S. troops are gathering, preparing for a ground offensive, yet an unexpected sign from Iranian civilians has alarmed the White House!
According to a report by Cailian News on March 26, citing U.S. officials, the Pentagon is drafting a "final blow" strategy that includes ground forces; approximately five amphibious assault ships have already assembled, with over 2,200 Marines armed and ready. Additionally, the 82nd Airborne Division is also prepared for a surprise strike.
Then, what shocked the White House occurred. On the same day, Iran's Tasnim News Agency revealed that over a million Iranians have already prepared for ground combat—youths are enthusiastically enlisting, and even veterans of the Iran-Iraq War have applied to return to the front lines. This grassroots mobilization has become a major cause for concern at the Pentagon.
Iranian military sources indicate that their mobilization system has been fully activated: Basij militias and Revolutionary Guard recruitment centers are overflowing with young men; veterans of the Iran-Iraq War (with an average age exceeding 60) have voluntarily requested frontline service, and have been approved to assist with security and tactical guidance. This three-tier mobilization model—regular army + militia + veterans—has formed a ground combat reserve force of over a million people, far surpassing conventional military mobilization scales.
Strategic locations such as Khark Island have been equipped with anti-tank mines and portable air defense missiles, while coastal defenses have been fortified. After enlistment, youth receive urban warfare and survival training, while veterans pass on real combat experience.
Dāo Gē believes that Iran’s strong civilian response has placed the White House in a dilemma: if launching a ground offensive, they will face fierce resistance from this million-person reserve force, potentially leading to a protracted conflict reminiscent of Afghanistan; but if retreating, military deterrence collapses and all negotiation leverage is lost.
Even more critical is the involvement of Iranian veterans, which significantly increases the risk of urban warfare and guerrilla tactics, likely causing far higher U.S. casualties than anticipated. This situation has now become highly volatile.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1860800423584780/
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