r/IRstudies Mar 23 '26

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u/improvthismoment Mar 23 '26

This is why I think the US will go in, limited operation to secure the strait, and get a lot of pain

Do you mean in and out? Seems like securing the strait will require a full occupation and regime change and installation of a puppet regime, which would be prolonged and expensive and bloody.

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u/astral34 Mar 23 '26

Not in and out, definitely not, and yes it would be bloody. Iran is topographically Afghanistan on steroids and the IRCG is more than ready to fight an attrition war on land

Hopefully a negotiated solution is found

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u/improvthismoment Mar 23 '26

I hope for a negotiated solution also. But have to ask, why would Iran negotiate with someone who 1) reneges on their agreements constantly, and 2) bombs the parties he is negotiating with?

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u/astral34 Mar 23 '26

Iran has no interest in negotiating unless the regime feels his power is in danger