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Iran Warns of '7 Million Troops' Amid Calls for Middle East War End by UN
Iran Warns of '7 Million Troops'
As the Middle East war protracts, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker, warned that approximately 7 million Iranians would take up arms to defend the nation if the United States and Israel launched a ground invasion. He stated via social media that a nationwide mobilization has already prompted around 7 million citizens to declare readiness for defense, emphasizing that "every Iranian is a soldier when the country needs it."
UN Urges Immediate End to Middle East War
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over the Middle East war's impact on rising international oil prices and global trade, urging an immediate end to the conflict. On October 2 (local time), Guterres called on the US and Israel to cease the war causing humanitarian suffering and economic consequences, while urging Iran to stop attacking neighboring countries, emphasizing the need for peaceful solutions.
Former President Trump's 'Stone Age' Remark
Earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump, in a speech on the night of October 1 (local time), stated he would continue to strike Iran strongly within 2-3 weeks, vowing to send them back to the "Stone Age." Subsequently, he posted that the U.S. military had destroyed major civilian bridges in Iran, causing at least 103 casualties. These hawkish remarks appear to have provoked Iran's warning of widespread participation in the conflict.
*Source: 三立新聞網 (2026-04-03)*
