The strongest version of this narrative is that Iran’s geography and asymmetric warfare capabilities make a U.S. ground invasion strategically unwise, if not outright suicidal. The article effectively highlights the Zagros and Alborz mountain ranges as natural fortifications, reinforced by historical failures of invaders from Alexander to Saddam. It also underscores the risk of a multi-front war, with Iran-backed proxies like the Houthis and Hezbollah activating across the region. The comparison...