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US might launch limited ground operations in Iran: Pakistan Intelligence
Published : Tuesday, 28 July, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Observer Online Report
Pakistani intelligence officials believe US President Donald Trump could order a limited ground offensive in Iran to seize its coastal regions despite domestic pressure and warnings from top military generals. Yahoo News and Upday reported.
Security circles in Islamabad assessed that such an operation might be aimed at cutting off Iran's coastal territory before any peace agreement is reached, citing troop movements, military deployments, and ongoing rhetoric as key indicators.
The assessment comes more than five months into the ongoing conflict, which escalated sharply in early July over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Following Iranian strikes on shipping vessels in the vital trade route, the US military launched bombing raids targeting numerous locations along Iran's southern coast.
However, both warring parties have paused mutual attacks for the past three days following over ten days of continuous strikes, signaling a potential willingness to resume negotiations.
Concurrently, Pakistan and Qatar are acting as central mediators, relaying proposals back and forth between Washington and Tehran to establish a ceasefire and revive diplomatic talks.
According to Pakistani security sources, Iran has rejected proposals for a temporary 10-day pause in fighting as well as ideas regarding a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, demanding instead a permanent ceasefire.
Iranian military spokesperson Amir Akraminia recently warned against any ground invasion, stating that Iran's armed forces remain fully prepared.
Military analysts consider a US ground invasion of Iran to be an exceptionally high-risk endeavor. American troops operating on the ground would be exposed to Iranian missile and drone strikes without the defense umbrella provided by US bases in neighboring Gulf States.
Data from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) indicates that Iran's armed forces consist of roughly 610,000 active-duty soldiers and paramilitary personnel, backed by an estimated 350,000 reservists.
-SA
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