If the United States ever considers boots on the ground in Iran, history offers a warning. Afghanistan showed how mountains, narrow valleys, and long supply lines can turn even the most powerful military into a target. Iran has similar defensive terrain, dominated by massive ranges like the Zagros and Alborz mountains that funnel invading armies into predictable routes and natural choke points. In this episode of the Big Ernie Show, we break down the lesson of fortress geography—how terrain can
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