"So Iran is already fighting. They aren't cowering within their borders waiting to be bombed. They've spread the fire to the entire Gulf," Roosevelt concluded.
"Right."
"Then think one step further," Roosevelt said. "Iran has set the Persian Gulf on fire, but what exactly did they ignite?"
Leo replied, "It's the US military bases, the infrastructure of the Gulf countries, shipping channels, and energy hubs.
"They are fighting a regional retaliatory war aimed at bleeding the United States and driving up the cost of war."
Roosevelt paused for a moment before continuing. "But there's one thing Iran hasn't done."
"What?"
"They haven't created a situation that forces the United States into a full-scale ground invasion."
Leo turned around by the window, facing the office. "Iran is targeting bases and infrastructure.
