Boise, April 4 -- Former US F-15E combat pilot Ryan Bodenheimer expressed strong reservations about the possibility of a US ground invasion of Iran amid the escalating conflict in the region, which is currently in its second month, calling it "not a good plan" and urging alternative strategies to avoid prolonged conflict and heavy troop deployment in the region.

Speaking in an interview with ANI, Bodenheimer, who previously flew around 70 combat missions during his deployment in Afghanistan, said past military engagements have demonstrated the limitations and risks of large-scale invasions.

"I'm hopeful that it's a no. That's just my personal opinion," he said, referring to the possibility of a ground invasion.

"I really hope that ther...