House Democrat warns of ‘boots-on-the-ground quagmire’ in Iran

Former Amb. Burns: I'd give diplomacy a greater chance before putting boots on the ground in Iran

Nicholas Burns, Harvard Kennedy School professor and former U.S. Ambassador to China and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the Iran war, whether it's feasible to extract Iran's enriched uranium, and more.

How Congress Can Prevent a Quagmire in Iran

Authorize limited airstrikes but rule out ground forces.

House Democrat warns of ‘boots-on-the-ground quagmire’ in Iran

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday warned against putting American boots on the ground on Iran’s mainland and Kharg Island, noting it could lead to future requests that suggest the possibility of a longer war.  President Trump hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a ground invasion but has in recent weeks suggested Operation Epic Fury…

House Democrat warns about impending 'boots-on-the-ground quagmire,' and he urges Congress to stop being 'ATM for a failed president'

Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) is sounding the alarm, warning that sending American troops to Iran’s mainland and Kharg Island could quickly spiral into a “boots-on-the-ground quagmire,” as reported by The Hill. This strong caution comes amid concerns that such a move would inevitably lead to requests for reinforcements, signaling a much longer and more involved conflict than the public is prepared for. President Trump, for his part, …