Why, after the disasters of Iraq and Afghanistan, would America contemplate sending ground troops into the Middle East again?

A: Because the POTUS is a desperate narcissist.

Trump's reality:

1. The war is very complete pretty much
2. Iran is desperate to make a deal.
3. They have given me a present.

Reality:

1. Iran is still fighting on all fronts,
2. Israel is still bombing
3. The strait of Hormuz remains largely closed
4. The Houthi have joined with Iran and could potentially block Red Sea trade routes.

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wildbill83 · 41-45, M

using expeditionary forces/special forces to carry out a set goal doesn't qualify as a "ground invasion"; we do it all the time in various countries.

yes, Iran wants to make a deal cause they're getting the shit kicked out of them. Their air force is destroyed, their blue water navy is destroyed, their air defenses are mostly destroyed, and continued resistance/threats are merely delaying the inevitable.

there's no need for a full on invasion, as once they lose complete control of hormuz strait, they'll essentially be rendered impotent... (it's the only thing they have left that can be used as any sort of leverage)

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

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