‘Trump has to open the Strait of Hormuz’ with ground forces

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A senior fellow at the Soufan Center suggests that if the US aims to open the Strait of Hormuz, a limited ground invasion of Iran might be necessary to achieve objectives not attainable through air power alone. This strategy, proposed for potential future conflict, carries the risk of escalating the situation significantly once US forces begin capturing Iranian territory.

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Kenneth Katzman says US war objectives in Iran that cannot be met with air power can be met with a ground invasion.

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