WHY INVADING IRAN COULD BECOME AMERICA BIGGEST MILITARY MISTAKE

What happened: A commentary piece argues against a U.S. ground invasion of Iran, citing the ongoing war that began 28 February with U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and reported plans to seize Kharg Island or Iran's enriched uranium. Key numbers: 11,000 strikes in five weeks; Iran reportedly retained Why it matters: The piece says wargames show an attack on Iran would fail and that the campaign has already damaged U.S. legitimacy, with allies declining to join and Russia and China reportedly aiding Iran. It urges Congress not to let the war become a ground war.

A commentary piece argues against a U.S. ground invasion of Iran, citing the ongoing war that began 28 February with U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and reported plans to seize Kharg Island or Iran's enriched uranium.

The piece says wargames show an attack on Iran would fail and that the campaign has already damaged U.S. legitimacy, with allies declining to join and Russia and China reportedly aiding Iran. It urges Congress not to let the war become a ground war.