US not 'postured' for another Iraq 2003: Iran maintains vast, 'high-quality military capability'

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Michael Knights, Adjunct Fellow at The Washington Institute and Head of Research at Horizon Engage. He examines the evolving military dynamics between the US and Iran, focusing on the operational possibilities available to US forces and the structural resilience of Iran’s defence strategy.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Michael Knights, Adjunct Fellow at The Washington Institute and Head of Research at Horizon Engage.
• He examines the evolving military dynamics between the US and Iran, focusing on the operational possibilities available to US forces and the structural resilience of Iran’s defence strategy.
• According to Knights, decisive, large-scale invasions are highly unlikely.
• He argues that while the US possesses the capacity to execute targeted missions, Iran remains a formidable adversary, with a deeply layered and decentralised military system.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Michael Knights, Adjunct Fellow at The Washington Institute and Head of Research at Horizon Engage.
• He examines the evolving military dynamics between the US and Iran, focusing on the operational possibilities available to US forces and the structural resilience of Iran’s defence strategy.
• According to Knights, decisive, large-scale invasions are highly unlikely.
• He argues that while the US possesses the capacity to execute targeted missions, Iran remains a formidable adversary, with a deeply layered and decentralised military system.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Michael Knights, Adjunct Fellow at The Washington Institute and Head of Research at Horizon Engage.
• He examines the evolving military dynamics between the US and Iran, focusing on the operational possibilities available to US forces and the structural resilience of Iran’s defence strategy.
• According to Knights, decisive, large-scale invasions are highly unlikely.