Published: Mar 08, 2026, 10:00 IST | Updated: Mar 08, 2026, 10:00 IST
As of March 2026, Ali Larijani, an official associated with Iran's Supreme National Security Council, claimed that American soldiers have been captured or "trapped" amid an escalating conflict. Larijani alleged that "a number" of U.S. troops were taken prisoner, while warning that any ground incursion would lead to heavy casualties.