"Come Close, We're Waiting": Iran As US Expands Mideast Military Footprint

In a newly released video, published by Iran's Press TV, the Islamic Republic's army showed clips of its commandos and said that it is "ready to confront and defeat American soldiers". The 59-second video shows a fast-cut montage of Iranian special forces set to dramatic music with the message, "Come close, we are waiting for you."

Clips from the video show soldiers in full gear practising combat drills and troops advancing through rough terrain. Another clip shows a large Iranian army missile launcher vehicle firing its weapon, followed by explosions.