‘We are waiting’: Iran issues chilling warning to US as fears of a full-scale ground invasion soar

'The private residences of US and Israeli officials have now become legitimate targets for Iran', as the war in the Middle East enters its first month and continues to widen across the region

Iran’s parliament speaker on Sunday warned the U.S. against a ground invasion, threatening to set the American troops “on fire” and step up attacks on US allies, according to Iranian official media. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iranian forces “are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever.” He added: “Our firing continues. Our missiles are in place. Our determination and faith have increased.” Also Read - Mediators Gather in Pakistan for Talks on Ending Iran War Advertisement He described the U.S.'s 15-point plan which Pakistan passed to Iran last week as “their wishes” and said the Trump administration is attempting to do through the plan what it has failed to achieve by force. “As long as the Americans seek Iran’s surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation,” he said.