Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
As the U.S.-Iran war escalates, there are growing concerns that a ground operation could be on the horizon as relentless U.S. airstrikes fail to break Tehran’s resolve.
At this time, experts are skeptical that a large-scale ground operation is being seriously considered due to challenges the U.S. would face in bringing troops and supplies into Iran. But other limited operations—like seizing Kharg Island or targeting Iranian command and control locations, launch sites, or other critical infrastructure—are being deliberated.
Read the full analysis by FP’s John Haltiwanger here: foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/24/us-ground-operation-iran-invasion-kharg-war-trump
As the U.S.-Iran war escalates, there are growing concerns that a ground operation could be on the horizon as relentless U.S. airstrikes fail to break Tehran’s resolve.
At this time, experts are skeptical that a large-scale ground operation is being seriously considered due to challenges the U.S. would face in bringing troops and supplies into Iran. But other limited operations—like seizing Kharg Island or targeting Iranian command and control locations, launch sites, or other critical infrastructure—are being deliberated.
Read the full analysis by FP’s John Haltiwanger here: foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/24/us-ground-operation-iran-invasion-kharg-war-trump
