The Only Way to Stop Iran at Sea Is Boots on the Ground
The article argues that with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruling out any concessions or reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the only effective way to stop Tehran's attacks on shipping may be a ground invasion. The analyst suggests seizing key Iranian Gulf islands such as Kharg Island (95% of Iran's oil exports), Qeshm Island (hosting drone bases and fast-attack boats), and the disputed Abu Musa, Greater Tonb, and Lesser Tonb islands. The piece notes that the U.S. military buildup off Iran continues amid the impasse over Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. It draws a historical parallel to President Clinton's 1999 Kosovo campaign, which began with a no-ground-troops promise but later required boots on the ground. The analyst cautions that occupying mainland Iran would be far larger than the Iraq war, given Iran is four times Iraq's size, and that Trump's rhetoric risks turning ordinary Iranians against America.
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