If we do attack Iran, then it won't be like in Iraq. Iran has it's own trained military and is a mountainous country. It would seem from older articles that if action is taken it will be a war via sea and air.
However, the command structures of the Airforce and Navy are much more bureaucratic, and use 2nd generation warfare tactics. Whereas in the current conflict Marines and Special Forces have adapted to the insurgents tactics by decentralizing themselves and their command structure; fighting a 3rd generation war without the strong hierarchy that takes too long to react. Combine this with the fortitude of the Iranian's spirits and we'd have a hard war on our hands, unless the military can adapt. We may not lose the war if it starts, but it will bog us military down even more and stretch it out far too much, leaving us open on the home front. Our homefront infrastructures are not secure enough.
Some history:
Navy Admiral Goes to CENTCOM: Be Very Afraid
You don't deploy Patriot missiles against rebels: is it Iran?
Russian admiral predicts impending US strike against Iran
US Iraq raid draws Iranian anger
Iran tests 'super-fast' torpedo
Iran 'makes own warplane'
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