Is a Ground War Inevitable? Breaking Down US Strategy in Iran

After a month of escalating conflict, the possibility of a US ground operation in Iran is no longer theoretical but increasingly real. Military indicators-from troop build-up to strategic asset deployment-suggest multiple potential scenarios, ranging from limited special forces raids to targeted seizures of critical infrastructure like nuclear sites and oil terminals such as Kharg Island. While a full-scale invasion remains unlikely due to high costs and risks, smaller, high-impact operations involving elite units, airborne divisions, and marine forces are seen as viable options.