Iran ready to 'welcome' US ground invasion as tit-for-tat attacks continue

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson stated the country is prepared to 'welcome' a US ground invasion as tit-for-tat attacks continue. US Central Command reported strikes on Iranian military sites for the ninth consecutive night, targeting command centers, air defenses, and missile launch sites. Iranian state media reported blasts in multiple cities, including one fatality southwest of Tabriz.