The road to ground war: Iran’s blockade and the threat to global energy security
The conflict in the Persian Gulf has intensified, with Iran launching missile and drone attacks on neighboring countries and the US and Israel conducting airstrikes on Iranian territory. A ground invasion of Iran is a possibility, with 57,000 American troops deployed in the region, and Iranian officials warning of fierce resistance to any ground incursion.
The war in the Persian Gulf has reached its fifth week. Iran has intensified its missile and drone attacks on neighboring Gulf nations. The US and Israel have been conducting airstrikes on Iran since February 28, 2026. Iran has launched extensive regional attacks, including missile and drone strikes against several neighboring nations. The confrontation has reached an intensity that few strategic planners anticipated. The US has dominated the skies, with dynamic strikes and B-52 missions targeting Iranian territory. Iran has vowed to retaliate against any further escalation.
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