Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi warned that any U.S. military personnel who enter Iranian territory will be killed [1, 2].
The statement serves as a direct deterrent against a potential U.S. ground invasion. It signals that Tehran is prepared to use lethal force to defend its borders and strategic assets.
Jahanshahi, the commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, issued the warning to signal the nation's readiness to respond to foreign incursions [1, 2]. He specifically addressed the possibility of U.S. troops setting foot on Iranian soil.
"If any US military personnel set foot in Iran, we will cut them off," Jahanshahi said [1].
Reports indicate that certain areas, including the Kharg Island oil depot, are viewed as potential flash-points for such a conflict [2]. The island serves as a critical hub for Iran's oil exports and remains a high-priority security zone.
The warning comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. By framing the response as an absolute, the Iranian military seeks to raise the cost of any potential ground operation.
Jahanshahi's comments emphasize that the Iranian Army Ground Forces are monitoring the situation and waiting for any arrival of foreign troops [1, 2]. This posture is intended to project strength and resolve to international observers.
“"If any US military personnel set foot in Iran, we will cut them off."”
This rhetoric reflects a strategy of deterrence intended to prevent the U.S. from shifting its military posture from air or sea operations to a ground-based invasion. By specifically mentioning strategic assets like Kharg Island, Iran is highlighting the economic and military vulnerabilities that would be contested in a direct conflict, effectively warning that any attempt to seize critical infrastructure would result in high casualties.
