larry johnson isn't sure what will happen next in the game of thrones variation currently in process; 

 

The short answer to the question posed in the title of this article… I don’t know. I do know that some US military personnel, perhaps many, believe that Iran is ready to do this for another 40 years and that the US is never going to “win.” Whether the US declares victory tomorrow or 18 years from now, the result will be the exact same… The Islamic Republic of Iran will remain in control.

That said, Trump is deploying a MEU (i.e., a 2,200 man force) to the Persian Gulf. MEU stands for Marine Expeditionary Unit. It is a small, self-contained Marine Air-Ground Task Force that can deploy quickly from ships for crisis response, amphibious operations, or limited combat missions. A MEU usually includes about 2,200 Marines and sailors, with an infantry battalion, aircraft, logistics support, and a command element and is designed for short, quick missions and roughly 15 days of self-sustainment.........more..........