[Iran Warns U.S.: Ground Action Will Be Met with Equivalent Countermeasures] Golden Finance reports that on March 28, local time March 27, a senior Iranian security official warned that if the United States launches ground operations in the Middle East, Iran will take equivalent measures in retaliation. The official stated that once the U.S. enters the ground combat phase, Iran will have the authority to take corresponding actions to counter the source of the threat. He also emphasized that any 'enemy' military actions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to the complete closure of the strait, with the closure period being indefinite. (CCTV News)