The U.S. military is brewing ground warfare, Iran warns of retaliation, and Pakistan plans to mediate.

BlockBeats news, on March 30, a U.S. official stated that by early next week, there will be enough military strength to carry out significant ground operations against Iran. Meanwhile, another U.S. official indicated that all options are being considered regarding whether to launch ground operations and what actions may be taken if they do. Israel’s Channel 12 reported on March 29, citing anonymous security sources, that Israel plans to “invite the U.S. to relocate some of its military bases in the Middle East to Israel and build new bases in Israel” after the current war ends. The report stated that Israel believes the current moment is an opportunity to “reshape” the U.S. military landscape in the Middle East. Recently, Israel has demonstrated its “value as a core U.S. ally”—“Israel not only provides stability but also significant operational and intelligence capabilities, and establishing military bases in Israel will create strategic advantages for both sides.”

On March 29, local time, the spokesperson for Iran’s Armed Forces’ Khatam al-Anbia Central Command stated that in response to recent attacks, Iran will target the residences of U.S. and Israeli military commanders and political personnel. The spokesperson claimed this move is a retaliatory measure against the attacks on residential areas in various locations in Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei stated that the relevant suggestions submitted to Iran by the intermediary are extremely extreme and unreasonable.

Pakistan stated last Sunday that it is preparing to host “meaningful talks” in the coming days to end the conflict surrounding Iran. Nevertheless, Tehran has previously accused the U.S. of seeking negotiations while planning a ground offensive. The U.S. State Department and the White House have not yet responded to the request for talks that may take place in Pakistan. Sources indicate that preliminary discussions among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are focusing on proposals to restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.