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Iran Claims Capture of US Soldiers Amid Escalating Tensions

Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s National Security Council, has claimed that “a number” of United States soldiers have been captured since the outbreak of hostilities one week ago. Larijani described the alleged captures as a consequence of the ongoing conflict between Tehran and the US-Israeli alliance, saying that American forces had underestimated Iran’s military readiness.

“Reports indicate that several American soldiers have been taken prisoner since the start of hostilities,” Larijani stated, adding that Tehran had verified the captures. He accused Washington of attempting to conceal the situation, calling it part of a broader strategy to misrepresent the realities of the conflict.

“The American government is reporting casualties selectively, but we have confirmed that a number of their troops have been captured and are now under Iranian control. This cannot be hidden for long,” Larijani said.

The claims have not been independently verified. They come after a week of intense military exchanges in the region, including missile and drone strikes targeting US positions across the Gulf. Iran maintains that its operations are aimed at US installations, while Washington and its allies insist they are conducting precision strikes on Iranian military and strategic targets.

The situation remains tense, with analysts warning of potential escalation if diplomatic channels fail to stabilize the conflict.