Washington examines ground options in Iran
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, concerns are growing over the possibility of the conflict expanding into ground operations, despite American airstrikes failing to achieve decisive results. U.S. officials are considering limited military options, including controlling strategic islands such as Kharg and conducting raids by special forces, without expecting a large-scale ground invasion that would require massive troop deployments, possibly up to 100,000 soldiers. Controlling these islands, especially Kharg, is seen as a pressure tactic to compel Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. However, experts warn of the risks of escalation and the potential for strong resistance from Iran's ground forces, estimated at around one million personnel. There are also fears that any operation could carry significant dangers and likely lead to an endless war.
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