Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated on Sunday, March 29, 2026, that the United States is plotting a ground attack against Iran despite its public diplomatic engagements. He made the remarks during a parliamentary session, as reported by Iranian state media.
"The enemy publicly sends messages of negotiation and diplomacy, but in practice, it is plotting a ground attack," Ghalibaf was quoted as saying by the official IRNA news agency. He did not provide specific evidence for the alleged plot.
The accusation comes amid ongoing regional tensions. The U.S. State Department has not issued an immediate public response to Ghalibaf's specific claim. Diplomatic efforts concerning Iran have recently focused on its nuclear program and regional activities.
Analysts note that such rhetoric from Iranian officials is not uncommon during periods of heightened geopolitical strain. The veracity of the claim regarding an imminent U.S. ground attack remains unverified by independent sources.
