By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close

Politics - US Politics |OT| - View Post

SvennoJ on 19 June 2025
Edit Thread
sundin13 said:
SanAndreasX said:

I agree with your overall post, but this part absolutely does matter. A war with Iran is going to be much bloodier than a war with Iraq, which was one fourth the population of Iran. The U.S. has not gone up against an adversary of Iran’s size since World War II. The bigger the population involved, the bigger the casualties for both sides.

Maybe, maybe not.

I don't think anyone is really expecting or advocating for a war that looks like Iraq. The question at hand from what I can see is "should we launch missiles at Iran". Even Ted hasn't been advocating for boots on the ground.

So, what would that look like? I don't really know, but I think the factors which are primarily relevant to that question aren't "how big is the population" is it more, "what is Iran's capability to launch missile attacks at the US or areas of US interest". 

The US already has 40 to 50 thousand boots on the ground in the ME...

Iran-backed Shiite militia in Iraq vows to attack US regional bases if Trump decides to enter conflict

From CNN’s Mohammed Tawfeeq

An Iran-backed powerful Shiite militia in Iraq vowed on Thursday to attack US military bases in the Middle East if the Trump administration enters the Israel-Iran conflict.

“We reaffirm, with even greater clarity, that should the United States enter into this war, the deranged (US President Donald) Trump shall forfeit all the trillions he dreams of seizing from this region. Operational plans have been established for that purpose,” Abu Ali al-Askari, the security leader of Kataib Hezbollah, said in a statement today.

“Undoubtedly, American bases throughout the region will become akin to duck-hunting grounds,” the statement added.

Al-Askari also threatened to shut down the Strait of Hormuz between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, as well as the narrow Bab-el-Mandeb waterway leading into the Red Sea from the south. He went on to say that “oil ports along the Red Sea will cease operation — not to mention the unforeseen surprises that may await its aircraft in the skies.”



And this is where Iran can reach (as far is known)



So no, a hit and run missile strike will not be 'safe' for the US, both economically and putting 40,000+ troops in danger.