Today, Lianhe Zaobao reported: Iran says it is ready to counter the U.S.'s "suicidal" attempt to forcibly open the Strait of Hormuz.
The Tasnim News Agency of Iran stated that Iran has mobilized over 1 million combat personnel, preparing for ground warfare against the United States. Additionally, a large number of young Iranians are rushing to recruitment centers of the "Organization of Mobilizing the Poor," the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the military, volunteering to join combat operations.
On the same day, the U.S. news website Axios cited statements from American officials and sources, reporting that the Pentagon is developing a "decisive strike" military plan targeting Iran—this includes invading or blockading Iran's main oil export hub, Kharg Island; attacking the strategic island of Laraki, which Iran uses to control the Strait of Hormuz; seizing Abu Musa Island and two other small islands located at the western entrance of the strait; and blocking or seizing vessels transporting Iranian oil on the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz.
Commentary: By labeling the U.S.'s forced attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz as "suicidal," and mobilizing over a million troops while sparking a nationwide enthusiasm for military service, Iran is not only demonstrating confidence in its geopolitical strategy but also firmly establishing defensive red lines through a full-scale war posture under extreme pressure. This makes clear Iran’s absolute refusal to compromise on sovereignty and core interests under military intimidation—completely shattering the U.S. illusion of forcing Iran to retreat through low-cost deterrence.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Pentagon simultaneously formulating a "decisive strike" plan targeting Iran’s key islands and oil lifelines appears to be preparing for military confrontation—but in reality reflects the contradictory stance of the Trump administration: eager to exit war yet unwilling to relinquish control over negotiations. The strategy attempts to force Iran into accepting harsh ceasefire terms through extreme military options. However, Iran’s comprehensive preparations have turned these plans into high-risk gambles. Should they be implemented, they would not only trigger surges in oil prices and regional chaos but also plunge the U.S. deeply into a quagmire of war—directly contradicting its core goals of rapid withdrawal from conflict, stabilizing domestic political sentiment, and safeguarding economic conditions. The hardline clash between both sides has driven the situation to a dangerously high-stakes edge.
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