Iranian military sources: Organized over 1 million people, preparing for ground combat, large number of young people submit applications to participate in the war!

The military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran entered their 27th day on the 26th.

Despite recent reports of negotiations, military actions continue. Early on the 26th, explosions were heard in multiple locations including Hamadan, Isfahan, Abadan Port, and the eastern city of Mashhad, with air defense systems repeatedly activated. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched Operation “True Commitment-4,” the 82nd round, targeting U.S. military bases and Israeli targets. Iranian analysts point out that the illusion of the U.S. trying to quickly overthrow the Iranian regime has been shattered, and the so-called negotiations may be a prelude to larger-scale military action.

President Trump on the 26th said Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a “gift.” Eight of these fully loaded oil tankers are currently passing through the Strait, flying Pakistani flags. Trump stated that Iran permitting some tankers to transit the Strait was a gesture of goodwill in negotiations. Iran has yet to respond.

According to sources familiar with the Iranian military on the 26th, Iran has organized over one million people for ground combat readiness. In recent days, many Iranian youths have submitted applications to Basij militias, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the Army for combat roles.

Key military figures controlling the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked and killed, details released by the IDF

On March 26th, Israel’s Defense Forces issued a statement confirming that during an airstrike on the southern port city of Abadan, Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Navy Commander Ali Reza Tangsiri and several senior naval officers were killed.

The statement said that at the time of the airstrike, Tangsiri was in a meeting with several senior IRGC Navy officials. Besides Tangsiri, IRGC Navy intelligence chief Behnam Rezaei was also killed in the operation. The identities of other senior officers killed have not been disclosed.

The statement noted that Tangsiri had served as commander of the IRGC Navy for about eight years, during which he was responsible for attacks on oil tankers and commercial ships, and had repeatedly threatened navigation and trade security in the Strait of Hormuz and international waters.

The IDF also stated that in this round of conflict, Tangsiri “led efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz and planned maritime attacks, making him one of the key figures disrupting the global economy.”

Tangsiri has led the IRGC Navy since 2018, a tough-minded officer who rose from the ranks. Under his leadership, the IRGC Navy has played a crucial role in controlling the waters of the Strait of Hormuz and conducting rapid, small-scale operations against Iranian enemies’ ships and military vessels.

The attack and death of Tangsiri occurred at Abadan Port, one of Iran’s most important naval and economic bases, located in the south of the country. It is considered the main center for the IRGC Navy’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. Unlike the regular Iranian Navy, the IRGC Navy’s command system reports directly to the Supreme Leader and is more offensively oriented. As commander, Tangsiri was not only a military leader but also regarded as one of Iran’s “gray zone conflict” operators, frequently involved in maritime interception, seizure, and deterrence actions.

“US considers redirecting weapons aid to Ukraine toward the Middle East”

According to Reuters on March 26, citing China’s Reference News, the Washington Post reported that due to Iran’s ongoing conflict, the U.S. Department of Defense is considering reallocating weapons originally intended to aid Ukraine to the Middle East.

The weapons potentially to be transferred include air defense interceptors, procured under a NATO plan launched last year. Under this plan, NATO partner countries purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine.

This consideration comes as U.S. military operations in the Middle East escalate. Central Command Commander General Brad Cooper on the 25th said U.S. forces have struck over ten thousand targets inside Iran and are gradually weakening Iran’s ability to project military power outward.

A Pentagon spokesperson stated that the U.S. Department of Defense will “ensure that U.S. and allied partners have all the equipment needed to fight and win.”

The Pentagon, U.S. State Department, and NATO did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.

U.S. envoy confirms Pakistan is acting as mediator between the U.S. and Iran

On the 26th, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Wittekoff confirmed that the U.S. has been conducting negotiations with Iran through Pakistan.

Wittekoff told Trump during a White House cabinet meeting that, “I can report to you today that we, together with your diplomatic team, have put forward a list of 15 actions that form the framework of a peace agreement. This list has been conveyed through the Pakistani government, which is acting as a mediator.”

He added that so far, the framework “has facilitated strong and positive signals and dialogue,” but he declined to disclose specific details due to the sensitivity of diplomatic negotiations.

Trump: If the U.S. and Iran reach the “right agreement,” the Strait of Hormuz will open

Trump stated during the cabinet meeting that “if Iran and the U.S. can reach the right agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be open.” He said, “They (Iran) are begging to reach an agreement. We’ll see if we can do it. If we do, the Strait will be open,” and added, “Even now, we don’t know if there are mines there. Remember, they have 22 mine-laying ships.”

Trump also said that if Iran does not give up its nuclear weapons, the U.S. “will be their worst nightmare.”

Analysts say the so-called “negotiations” are just a scam

Iranian political analyst Yazdi stated that after nearly a month of regional developments, it’s clear that the U.S.’s attempt to quickly overthrow the Iranian regime has failed. Not only has the U.S. failed to achieve its goals, but it has also impacted the global economy. Trump’s decisions have damaged U.S. national interests, led to a decline in America’s international reputation, and prevented the U.S. from uniting with traditional allies in large-scale military actions—clear signs of U.S. decline in power and influence.

Additionally, another Iranian political analyst, Mousavi An, pointed out that the so-called “negoti