Originally Posted By: the G-man
I don't think the "Hawks" are, at this point, contemplating a protracted ground war against Iran. I think they are building up to the idea of quick raids and air strikes as necessary. More akin to Gulf War I than the current Iraq war.


And why exactly wouldn't Iran react and respond militarily to quick raids and air strikes?

And as with Iraq, would't you need ground forces to ensure that all the WMD's were accounted for and destroyed? After all, an air strike isn't going to guarantee you got 'em all.