Event Brief
Oct 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Kelly argues ground war in Iran would be untenable
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Dr. Robert Kelly argues that occupying Iran would require about 500,000 troops, more than the entire active-duty U.S. Army. The article cites Iran’s size and population of about 90 million, and warns that limited ground incursions, such as at Kharg Island, could expand beyond their initial scope.
WHO: Dr. Robert Kelly
WHAT: Kelly argues that a U.S. ground war to occupy Iran would require about 500,000 troops.
WHEN: Oct 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The argument is based on Iran’s size and population, and the troop numbers required to occupy it.
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