The Americans have been planning the Iran war “for decades”, but they started it “half-cocked” and would need a “very large” force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, says Dan Plesch, professor of diplomacy and strategy at SOAS [School of Oriental and African Studies] and author of Considering a War with Iran.
Monday, March 30, 2026
US Went into War 'Half-cocked' Despite Decades of Preparation, Says Diplomacy Expert
Mar 30, 2026 | “The level of incompetence, particularly on the American side, is breathtaking.”
The Americans have been planning the Iran war “for decades”, but they started it “half-cocked” and would need a “very large” force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, says Dan Plesch, professor of diplomacy and strategy at SOAS [School of Oriental and African Studies] and author of Considering a War with Iran.
The Americans have been planning the Iran war “for decades”, but they started it “half-cocked” and would need a “very large” force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, says Dan Plesch, professor of diplomacy and strategy at SOAS [School of Oriental and African Studies] and author of Considering a War with Iran.
