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Published Mar 30, 2026 at 11:54 AM IST

Has The US Weighed The High Cost Of A Ground War With Iran? | Maj Gen GD bakshi Explains

Is America prepared for a high-stakes conflict with Iran? Major General GD Bakshi explains the Pentagon’s strategic dilemma in the Gulf of Hormuz.  While the U.S. can assemble a massive naval "armada," operating in the narrow Gulf of Hormuz makes ships highly vulnerable to Iranian missiles and drones. A single sunken ship would result in high casualties and a major political crisis. Additionally, a ground war could require 200,000 US troops and 18 months of combat. With potential losses reaching 15,000 casualties, is America ready for the cost of a war with Iran?

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