Lt Col. Daniel Davis: Iran’s Trap Is Already Set… And the U.S. Is Moving In
Analysis of US-Iran escalation questions military claims and strategy. Despite assertions of historic victory, Iran retains missile, drone, and naval capabilities; the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, impacting global oil markets. A ground invasion faces massive hurdles: Iran's mountainous terrain, decentralized forces, and proven resilience from the Iran-Iraq war. Allies remain reluctant to commit troops to a conflict many view as unwinnable. Iran's strategic patience, underground infrastructure, and potential for horizontal escalation complicate US options. With rising economic costs, no…
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