To the casual observer of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran it seems we are on the verge of destroying Iran and declaring total victory. In one sense that is a factual statement. On the other hand there are still outstanding objectives.
This is the third time I have seen a major escalation of the military in the Middle East. I remember Bush Sr. stopping troops on their way to Baghdad. Bush Jr. wanted to spread democracy in the Middle East. Air superiority is wonderful, but to really conquer a country in today’s stealth environment of terror proxies, it will probably take boots on the ground.
After being of draft age during Viet Nam, that statement of ground troops is chilling to me. Limited in and out scenarios work best for the American people, and let’s be real, all war and actions militarily need the support of the citizens back home. Every politician looks at polls and the ever changing attitudes of the American people.
With that being said I fully expect troops to be deployed over Kharg Island, and also possible in Isfahan where the supposed nuclear material was secretly stashed by Iran. Some at 60% enrichment, far above any civilian use. When you throw in the Strait of Hormuz, vitally important, these are the choke points that cause Iran to think they can hold out. remember as Trump has said, “they are great negotiators”. Their great negotiation positions come from not caring about their people and the willingness to sacrifice everything to hang on to power. Plus they lie and stall while waiting out their adversaries.
With all that said, we must finish the job or this happens again. Do what it takes to effect regime change and give the Iranians a chance at a real life. Ground troops are all that I foresee to be the answer. Holding Kharg Island and clearing the Strait, makes Iran’s ability to hang on dissipate quickly.
One final note: expect to see something dramatic, (ground troops?) after the present halt for negotiations. We aren’t ready yet to go in, but to me, knowing I am not a military expert or one who served, but one that follows the experts who analyze, it seems to be the likely scenario.
My prayer is that this can be done without boots on the ground and that negotiations would cause Iran to give up. Well the devil never gives up, neither does his allies. Iran is noted for their lying and the ability to camouflage their intentions. They are master negotiators only because the western mind doesn’t understand their tribal religious mindset. Western governments have aided and abetted Iran too long, including our previous Presidents. Obama and Biden left a total mess for Trump. Probably their intention.
We are at a tipping point. America’s future and the future of regional geopolitics in the Middle East rely on what happens next. I can’t wait to see how this all plays out. What a time to be alive.
We are “Living in Prophetic Times”. Pray for our troops and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Maranatha! Rh
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