The White House says it is not currently considering a ground operation in Iran. At least that is what Donald Trump has suggested, assuring reporters that he is not preparing to send American special forces to Isfahan, home to one of the Islamic Republic’s key nuclear facilities. His remarks were quoted in the New York Post. Only days earlier, the US president had not ruled out the possibility.
But as the US edges closer to direct confrontation with Tehran, analysts are increasingly searching for historical parallels. If Washington’s involvement grows, which previous wars offer clues about what might come next?
One comparison can be dismissed…
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