Pat Fallon says US 'can't leave' Iran without ground invasion
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REP. PAT FALLON: I just don't see any other way pic.twitter.com/JrMd2y2Xv3
WASHINGTON, DC: Republican Congressman Pat Fallon said the United States would be unable to exit its conflict with Iran without deploying troops on the ground, arguing that a full-scale invasion may be unavoidable.
Speaking on Fox Business' 'Mornings with Maria', on Monday, April 6, Fallon said any effective strategy would likely involve US special operations forces working alongside regional allies, backed by sustained air support.
“We have to change the tact of the Tehran government or we can’t leave. We can’t leave until the job is done,” he said.
Pat Fallon claims there's no other way
Pressed during the interview by guest host Cheryl Casone on whether US troops would be deployed, Fallon responded: “I just don’t see any other way.”
He pointed to Iran’s size and population, around 93 million, arguing that the scale of the country makes the conflict far more complex than previous US military interventions, including Iraq.
Fallon also claimed that widespread dissatisfaction within Iran could work in Washington’s favor, suggesting that a military push might trigger internal uprisings and weaken the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Regime change framed as the end goal
The congressman indicated that any sustained military effort would aim to fundamentally alter Iran’s leadership.
He suggested that once pressure mounts on the ruling establishment, the IRGC could “melt away,” potentially allowing more moderate political forces to emerge and take control.
Trump remarks stir controversy
The comments come amid heightened rhetoric from former President Donald Trump, who issued a stark warning to Iran in a Truth Social post.
Trump threatened to target key civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, while issuing a warning over the Strait of Hormuz.
The remarks have drawn criticism from observers, with concerns that deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure could violate international humanitarian law.
Escalation risks deepen
Fallon’s remarks highlight growing calls within some political circles for deeper US military involvement in Iran, even as tensions continue to rise.
With the possibility of ground operations now being openly discussed, concerns are mounting over a broader and more prolonged conflict in the region.
