ISTANBUL

Iran’s parliament speaker on Sunday accused the US of pursuing a 15-point plan to achieve its war goals after failing to achieve them by military force, warning that any ground attack on the country would face a “decisive” response.

Writing on Telegram, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said the US is “openly calling for negotiations while secretly planning a ground attack.”

He said the Iranians are prepared for any ground operation by US forces, vowing a “decisive response” to any such attack.

“These days, different words and statements are heard from enemy officials about negotiations. America is expressing its desires and declaring what it has not achieved in war as a 15-point list and seeking it in diplomacy.”

"We are, of course, in a major global war and must prepare ourselves for the long, twisting path ahead to reach the summit," Qalibaf stated.

Tehran believes it "can punish and make America regret its actions so that it never dares to attack Iran again," he added, calling on the Iranian people to maintain unity.

Iran last Wednesday rejected the US’ 15-point plan to end the war, saying any ceasefire would take place only on Tehran’s terms and timeline.

State TV, citing an official, said Iran outlined five conditions for ending the war, including a complete halt to “aggression and assassinations.”

The news came amid reports of US plans for a possible ground attack on Iran as thousands of its troops are deployed to the Middle East.

The region has been on alert since the US and Israel launched an air offensive on Feb. 28, so far killing over 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.