Up to today, the USA Congress and Senate have not yet classified the present conflict as yet a war to rein in Trump's war powers. I am flabbergasted. Boots on the ground will be a different matter as it means 'war' with a big 'W'.
If an invasion of Iran does occur, Vietnam version 2 is on the cards. How many troops can the USA afford to send in? It is touted to be only special forces, so how realistic is the plan and what do they expect to achieve. According to analyst, maybe a million USA troops might be needed to carry out a meaningful invasion, much more than in Vietnam, as Iran is such a vast country. Maybe another hit and run to lasting just four to five days again? How long can the USA sustain a full-scale war in Iran? Time is on the side of the Iranians. Logistics favor the Iranians. Geography favors the Iranians. Can the USA carve out a victory? Think of Vietnam and Afghanistan. How long did the USA fought those wars and why did they lose? As body bags are unloaded, the real story will start to unfold.
We have not even talked about the closure of the Bab Al-Mandab, the other waterway leading up to the Suez Canal. Oil prices will go to the moon. Countries like Japan and South Korea will take the hit more than others. But as friends of the USA, they have to be sacrificed. I am surprised that Indonesia is also said to be reliant on oil from outside sources, even with Pertamina doing the necessary. What about those thinking that having huge oil reserves can tide them through?
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