The Limits of Airpower: Can Trump's Generals Find a Way Out of Iran?
The ongoing conflict in Iran has been marked by a peculiar dynamic: President Donald Trump's desire to avoid deploying American ground forces is at odds with his military leaders' growing concerns about the effectiveness of airpower alone.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Dan Caine has warned senior administration officials that "airpower has its limits," highlighting the US's reliance on a war strategy that may not be delivering on its objectives.