Lessons from the Iran war

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The US and Iran held direct negotiations Saturday for the first time in over a decade, ending without agreement. Analysts identify key lessons from recent fighting. Iran's large territory, complex geography combining mountains and deserts, ethnic diversity that strengthens under external pressure, and 800,000 active military personnel create significant challenges for any potential military operation. These factors differ substantially from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.

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