US Army Ground War Quick Resolution Plan Exposed, Aims to Recreate "42-Day Destruction of Iraq" Myth

BlockBeats News, March 29th, the news of the US preparing for a ground operation against Iran has triggered a global reaction. Different from the full-scale invasion of the Iraq War in 2003, the Pentagon this time has deployed the "Decapitation Strike" tactic — no occupation of territory, no prolonged warfare. It directly targets Iran's oil lifeline, Kharg Island, attempting to replicate the glory of the 1991 Gulf War with a "swift victory in a matter of weeks."

According to reports from foreign media, the Pentagon is preparing for a limited ground operation lasting several weeks, rather than a full-scale occupation. Currently, thousands of Marines and the 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers have been deployed to the Middle East, with about 3,500 members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarding the USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship, heading directly to the core waters of the Persian Gulf.

The US military stated on the 26th that it is considering deploying up to 10,000 ground troops, including infantry and armored forces, with a total force size only one percent of the Iraq War, completely abandoning the operational model of a million-strong invading force from years ago. The Pentagon's strategic intent is very clear: abandoning the costly and uncontrollable risks of full-scale occupation, and instead focusing on an "economic strangulation war." Its core tactical objective directly targets Iran's southwest oil-producing region and the chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz, locking in on Iran's key oil export hub — Kharg Island. This island handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports and is considered the lifeline of Iran's economy.

According to PolyBeats monitoring, on the prediction market Polymarket, the probability of the US entering Iran by the end of this month has dropped to 5%, with a 64% probability by the end of April.