> But occupying the Gallipoli peninsular doesn’t begin to compare with occupying more than 150 km of Iranian shoreline, from Qeshm island in the west to the Port of Bandar Abas and down the coast to Koo Mobarak, where the strait widens.

Barring an unexpected regime change or capitulation at the negotiating table, seems like the only option is an occupation of the coast. I wonder if air power and modern munitions will change the game compared to the Dardanelles. Or if a small force will be used to twist congress's arm to authorize a large force.