‘US may not have enough forces to defend Israel against Iran’
• Top American commander warns navy is stretched too thin; US has used nearly half of its THAAD interceptors • Pentagon may face choice between US interests and Israel • Missile defences consumed faster than they can be replaced; war tests Washington’s ability to fight on multiple fronts WASHINGTON: A warning from one of America’s top military commanders has exposed a growing dilemma for…
A top American commander has warned that the United States may not have enough naval forces to simultaneously defend Israel against Iranian missile attacks and protect its own interests across the Middle East. General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of US European Command, has privately informed Pentagon officials about the growing shortage of naval assets, which are becoming stretched too thin as the conflict with Iran continues.
This warning highlights the difficulty in choosing between protecting American forces and continuing missile-defence operations for Israel, as these destroyers are also essential for deterring China, reassuring NATO allies, and protecting American interests in the region. The use of over 200 THAAD interceptors by US forces during the Iran conflict has put pressure on the Pentagon's inventory of critical air-defence weapons, raising concerns about the country's ability to fight on multiple fronts.
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