Iran's Foreign Ministry warns: If Trump dares to deploy ground forces, it will be the next Vietnam War, emphasizing that new Supreme Leader Mujtaba is in good health

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh gave an exclusive interview to Sky News, directly warning Trump that if ground troops are deployed, it will repeat the mistakes of Vietnam. He also named Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, accusing him of trying to use American soldiers’ blood as pawns to achieve his own victory.
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• Vietnam War Warning: Those who drag you into war can also push you into the mud
• Naming Naftali Bennett: Using American soldiers’ blood to fight Iran
• The new Supreme Leader is healthy and in control of the situation

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh, in an interview with Sky News in Tehran, issued a clear warning: if the U.S. rashly sends ground troops into the conflict, it will repeat the Vietnam War. His message to the Trump administration was blunt and firm: “Go see what happened in Vietnam.”

Vietnam War Warning: Those who drag you into war can also push you into the mud

Khatibzadeh emphasized that if U.S. soldiers set foot on Iranian soil, they will face a prolonged and difficult guerrilla war. He said:

“They know very well that those who drag them into this war can also drag them into the mud.”

This statement directly references the painful lessons of the U.S. military’s entrapment in the jungles of Vietnam, unable to fully retreat.

He also made it clear that Iran has the capacity and will to fight a long war: “Iran can fight for as long as it takes.” Currently, Tehran is not focusing on diplomatic solutions but has not completely closed the door to negotiations. He pointed out that the initiative should come from the U.S. and its allies, offering a solution that can end the conflict once and for all.

Naming Naftali Bennett: Using American soldiers’ blood to fight Iran

Khatibzadeh directly named Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during the interview, with sharp language. He warned Washington: “Think twice when dealing with Iran. Don’t listen to those who don’t understand Iran and have long tried to win against Iran using American taxpayers’ money and American soldiers’ blood.”

He further accused: "Bennett and the Israeli regime have their own calculations, trying to make this war at the expense of everyone else, in exchange for their vict