Mark Esper stated that the United States will not win a war against Iran solely through aerial bombardment.

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Mark Esper

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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:05:55 GMT · 2h 21m ago

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Why

Esper believes aerial bombardment will not alter Iran's determination to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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This assessment suggests that a potential military conflict with Iran would require strategies beyond air power, potentially impacting regional stability and global trade routes if conflict escalates.

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The Irish Times
https://www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/07/16/us-will-not-win-iran-war-from-the-air-says-trumps-former-defence-secretary/
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