According to Iranian sources on March 29, Iranian Parliament Speaker Qassem Ghalibaf stated that while the US outwardly talks about negotiations, it is secretly planning a ground offensive. Ghalibaf claimed that the Iranian armed forces are "awaiting" a US ground offensive and will "punish" its regional allies. Previously, US sources indicated that the Pentagon was preparing for a "week-long ground operation" in Iran. It remains unclear to what extent US President Trump will approve the Pentagon's operational plans. (CCTV News)