War in Iran: Tehran Challenges the United States to Send Ground Troops

Since the conflict began in February 2026, no American ground forces have been engaged in Iran. Iranian National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei challenged Washington on its lack of ground engagement, stating that any new American offensive would lead to a heavier Iranian response. Meanwhile, Tehran has communicated its conditions for ending the conflict, including a halt to fighting and the lifting of the American naval blockade.