Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack, as Israel steps up bombardment

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 30, 2026 at 12:36 AM

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In late March 2026, amidst escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of plotting a ground invasion, despite ongoing negotiations. This accusation came as Iran experienced power outages in Tehran and surrounding areas, attributed to attacks on electricity infrastructure. While the cause of the attacks remains unclear, they occurred amidst President Trump's threats to target Iranian energy infrastructure if a deal to end the war was not reached. The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for potential limited ground operations in Iran, and the US is deploying thousands of additional troops to the Middle East. The US-Israeli war on Iran has now entered its fifth week.

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Iran’s Ministry of Health reported that 2,076 people had been killed since the start of the war.

statistic — Iran’s Ministry of Health100% confidence

The Israeli military said it dropped more than 120 munitions on sites in Tehran.

factual — Israeli military100% confidence

Iran’s Ministry of Energy reported power outages in Tehran and surrounding areas.

factual — Iran’s Ministry of Energy100% confidence

The US is deploying thousands of military personnel to the Middle East.

factual — Article (reporting CENTCOM announcement)100% confidence

Iran's parliament speaker accused the US of plotting a ground attack.

quote — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf90% confidence

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The Washington Post 30% Alborz province 40% Strait of Hormuz 40% Kharg Island 40% Pentagon 40% Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ×250% Donald Trump ×260% Ministry of Energy ×260% Tehran ×370% Israel ×370% United States ×480% Iran ×1090%

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us-israel war on iran 100% ground attack 90% power outages 80% military personnel 70% middle east 60% negotiated deal 50% energy infrastructure 50% strait of hormuz 40%