# Nuclear Proliferation

The Persian Trap: Assessing the Risks of a U.S. Ground Offensive in Iran

As the U.S. deploys elite Marine and Airborne units to the Middle East, military experts warn that any ground operation in Iran could lead to a devastating, prolonged conflict. The challenges of seizing nuclear materials and securing oil hubs are compounded by Iran's 'mosaic defense' strategy, which is designed to draw the U.S. into a costly war of attrition.