What could a US ground invasion of Iran look like?

Author: Ava WarrinerPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Iran

World / InternationalPolitics

What could a US ground invasion of Iran look like?

Donald Trump has refused to rule out sending US troops into Iran as fighting resumes and US strikes continue. Al Jazeera's Ava Warriner breaks down how such an operation could unfold and the difficulties it could pose for the US army.

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