{
  "id": 8734942,
  "title": "'Why Not Enter Iran?' National Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei Challenges US Over Ground Troops Amid Ongoing War",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/why-not-enter-iran-national-security-chief-mohsen-rezaei-challenges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T17:28:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/why-not-enter-iran-national-security-chief-mohsen-rezaei-challenges-us-over-ground-troops-amid-ongoing-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has questioned the United States’ hesitation to deploy ground forces in Iran, asserting that if Washington is confident in its military campaign, it should send troops into the country. Rezaei argued that ground forces ultimately hold the decisive power in wars and questioned why the US limits its operations to air strikes rather than sending troops on the ground. He highlighted that Iran’s army stands at 420,000 soldiers along its borders in anticipation of a potential US ground invasion. The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US continues despite diplomatic channels being explored to end hostilities. Tehran’s military strategy has reportedly adapted to American air strikes, with Iran claiming its ability to retaliate against US military facilities and regional interests. Rezaei warned that any further US strikes would provoke a stronger response from Iran, potentially escalating the conflict. The challenge posed by Rezaei comes amid a war where the US has so far avoided a large-scale ground campaign, recognizing the complexity of Iran's terrain and the challenges of sustaining a major ground force. Diplomatic efforts persist between Iran and the US, with Tehran reportedly presenting its conditions for ending the conflict through Qatar, including a halt to the war, unfreezing of Iranian funds, and an end to the US naval blockade.",
  "summary": "Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has questioned Washington’s reluctance to deploy ground forces in Iran, saying the United States should send troops into the country if it is confident about its ongoing military campaign. “If the Americans are serious, let their soldiers come and enter Iran. Why do they not come in?\" Rezaei said, arguing that ground forces…",
  "key_points": [
    "US hesitant to deploy ground troops in Iran.",
    "Rezaei argues ground forces hold decisive power in wars.",
    "Iran’s army of 420,000 soldiers ready for potential US invasion."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}