証券口座の乗っ取り被害 4社に「全額補償」求め、集団調停申し立て

Four-star generals from the US military have warned against extending the war against Iran, saying it would compromise their combat readiness and weaken their response capabilities in other regions, according to the Washington Post. These generals, including the chiefs of staff for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, expressed their concerns in the August 14th edition of the Defense Department's monthly Operational Planning Guidance (OPG), as reported by anonymous sources.

This document outlines the global availability of US military forces and reflects the president's priorities and the defense secretary's implementation of them. The OPG, which includes the views of top military commanders, led to a collective expression of worry and caution from the military leadership. The Pentagon has instructed some forces to remain in the Middle East until September and others until 2027.

This has prompted the Army Central Command to maintain over 50,000 troops on standby for potential additional attacks, while Air Force and Navy commanders have voiced their "objections" to the OPG, indicating agreement without participation. European, Pacific, and Southern Command leaders have acknowledged that their military readiness is strained due to the constraints imposed by the ongoing war.

The overall atmosphere among military leaders is described as "too long and too intense." General Donald Cerna, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed the most pessimistic view, stating that the Navy cannot sustain its current level of support if the war's expected end date is not met. He warned that if the war continues as projected, the Navy's support capabilities will be threatened.

The Army's 82nd Artillery Brigade, which is supporting the war effort, will remain in the Middle East until September at the earliest and will continue to deploy in support of airstrikes in Iraq until 2027. The Patriot missile defense system units are also expected to be extended. While commanders have often discussed risks, officials say that the perspective presented in this OPG is particularly serious.

The Departments of Defense and Military branches have declined to comment on military secrets or have directed inquiries to the Department of Defense. The Pentagon spokesperson stated that they do not discuss the internal military process, including specific agreements, disagreements, or risk assessments provided by individual branches or combat commands.