‘Trump has to open the Strait of Hormuz’ with ground forces

In a news article published on March 29, 2026, Kenneth Katzman, a senior fellow at the Soufan Center for Strategic Dialogue, suggests a limited US ground invasion of Iran as a potential strategy. Katzman argues that this action could be necessary if air power alone cannot achieve US war objectives, specifically to "open the Strait of Hormuz." The article suggests that capturing territory in Iran would represent a significant escalation, potentially leading to unpredictable consequences. The analysis focuses on the potential use of ground forces to achieve specific strategic goals within Iran, particularly control of the Strait of Hormuz.