Trump seeks Kharg Island as “final blow.” Americans oppose ground war. Republicans demand answers. History warns of Gallipoli.
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Decisive strikes failed. Iran will not surrender. Israel will not accept regime survival. The allure of a final blow is dangerous.
“If your head and your heart is not in it when you go to war, it’s going to be a lot more difficult to accomplish your objectives.”
US-Iran war becomes strategic quagmire as asymmetric conflict favors Tehran’s endurance over Washington’s undefined regime change objectives.
How Trump extricates from Iran quagmire: declare victory, negotiate exit. Least-bad option.
Airpower alone cannot coerce a nuclear deal or topple Iran’s regime; history shows it hardens resolve.
Airpower alone cannot coerce a nuclear deal or topple Iran’s regime; history shows it hardens resolve.