What would a US ground war in Iran actually look like?

Not a single invasion—but a ladder of escalation:

• island seizures in Hormuz
• possible full-scale war
And each step gets harder.
Because Iran doesn’t need to win—just survive.

Full breakdown: https://www.ryanjhite.com/2026/03/25/the-map-of-escalation-what-a-u-s-ground-war-in-iran-could-actually-look-like/