Why Taking Control of Iran Would Require Far More Than Airstrikes If the United States took control of Iran, the military would need to do much more than defeat Iranian forces in battle. It would have to secure airspace and sea lanes, protect nuclear and energy sites, clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, guard supply routes, contain armed groups, and help prevent a power … [Read more...] about A Quick Start Guide to US Military Invasion Feasibility in Iran