Mojtaba Khamenei defies ‘malicious’ attacks as US Army zeroes in on Iran’s 350,000 troops: news

Mojtaba Khamenei Defies Malicious Attacks as US Army Focuses on Iran’s 350,000 Troops

Tehran & Washington Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a defiant statement dismissing foreign military pressure and what he described as “malicious attacks” aimed at destabilizing Iran’s internal security and state institutions. The remarks arrive alongside heightened scrutiny from the United States military, which has intensified intelligence profiling on Iran’s regular armed forcesmost notably the 350,000-strong ground component of the Artesh.

Key Developments

• Defiance Against Hostile Operations: In statements addressing state security and the national police force (FARAJA), Mojtaba Khamenei asserted that persistent US and Israeli strikes have failed to weaken the core security pillars of the Islamic Republic, praising domestic defense forces for maintaining operational stability.

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• US Army Threat Guides: The U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine apparatus recently distributed an updated “Know the Threat” recognition guide detailing Iranian tactical capabilities. The guide identifies weapons systems deployed by Iranian regular and special forces, including indigenous Masaf-2 assault rifles, G3 and AKM rifles, and RPG-7 anti-armor launchers.

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• Assessment of the Artesh Ground Forces: While coalition air campaigns have targeted naval, aviation, and air defense infrastructure, strategic assessments estimate the Artesh Ground Forcesnumbering approximately 350,000 personnel, including over 200,000 conscriptsremain largely intact on the ground.

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Strategic Implications

The dual focus highlights the shifting dynamics of the confrontation. While Tehran attempts to project governance resilience and institutional continuity under Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership, Washington is preparing for extended friction by cataloging the frontline equipment, doctrine, and conventional ground readiness of Iran’s regular military forces.