Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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“The only thing that would actually lead to a regime change… is a massive ground campaign,” says Nate Swanson. He concludes by saying a U.S. ground invasion would be a huge disaster, but ultimately aerial campaigns will not change Iran’s calculus.

Learn more: foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/21/nate-swanson-iran-war-mou-memorandum-understanding