# Iran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires

https://mins.news/en/item/24259

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-17 14:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/iran-signals-readiness-for-us-ground-operations-as-mou-expires?traffic_source=rss

> As Iran’s memorandum of understanding with Washington approaches its official expiry, Iranian officials are signaling a possible shift from a defensive posture to offensive action in the war with the United States. The IRGC says it is prepared to take whatever steps are needed and warns of “strategic surprises” amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Trump’s comments about declaring it US territory.

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