Trump is considering a ground war in Iran. Experts say he should walk away
By Garrett Owen
Published on April 3, 2026.
The Iran War has entered its first month, with experts urging President Donald Trump to complete the four-to-six-week war on schedule. While the air campaign has largely damaged Iran's naval and missile capabilities, the regime remains in power and has resisted the U.S.-Israeli onslaught. Iran refuses to capitulate or reopen the Strait of Hormuz for most shipping traffic, while gas prices are at $4 a gallon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested an additional $200 billion in funding for the war, which costs roughly $11.3 billion a week and is on top of a $1 trillion military budget. While Trump has not directly ruled out a ground war, both he and his administration have refused to entirely rule out such a move.
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