16 APR 2026
Iran

Russia warns of US-led ground invasion of Iran

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:01 UTC · 2 sources

The Russian Security Council has issued a warning that ongoing US negotiations with Iran may be a cover to prepare for a possible ground invasion. This aligns with earlier resistance source claims that a US-led ground operation against Iran is potentially underway. The statement frames diplomatic talks as a potential precursor to military action, escalating rhetorical tensions over the conflict.

Updates
15h agoAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

The Russian Security Council has explicitly linked US diplomatic negotiations with Iran to potential military invasion preparations.

Key Details
Reported attack vectors: Kurdish regions, Pakistan, Abu Musa, Kharg Island
Reported Iranian drone strikes: Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok
Reported US helicopter activity in Duhok evacuating casualties
Sources
TGEnemy Watch — Officialview17h ago
TGAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopoliticsview15h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:01 UTC · First reported: 17h ago