How Will Iranians React to American Boots on the Ground?
The article analyzes potential US military ground operations against Iran amid the ongoing impasse over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi states Iran will not make concessions under fire and sees no reason to reopen the Strait. The piece explores two main strategies: seizing Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf (such as Kharg, Abu Musa, Qeshm, or Kish) or occupying mainland ports like Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, and Abadan. It notes the US lacks manpower for an Iraq-style invasion given Iran's size, and discusses historical precedents like the 1999 Kosovo campaign and the 1856 British landing at Bushehr. The article questions how ordinary Iranians would react to US troops on their territory, suggesting nationalism could be a factor but not necessarily leading to a unified rally around the regime.
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