The Washington Post reported today: "U.S. officials say the Pentagon is preparing for a ground operation in Iran lasting several weeks. Officials stated this would not be a full-scale invasion, but rather a limited raid likely conducted by a mix of special operations forces and conventional infantry units."
Comments: If the U.S. launches a ground operation against Iran—even just a brief, limited raid—it is highly likely to become entangled in an intractable quagmire of war. The mountainous terrain of Iran will greatly diminish the U.S. military's mechanized advantages. Iran’s well-prepared armed forces and its population’s resolute will to resist will trigger sustained guerrilla warfare and missile counterattacks. The U.S. will not only fail to achieve its strategic objectives but also face heavy casualties and disruptions to supply lines. Meanwhile, the blockade of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would cause oil prices to surge, triggering severe economic and political pressure within the United States—ultimately repeating the fate of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
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