U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich warned that U.S. naval assets are stretched thin, as Pentagon assessments say forces have used more than 200 THAAD interceptors in the Iran conflict.
- Earlier this week, Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, commander of U.S. European Command, notified Pentagon officials he lacks sufficient naval forces to protect Israel from ballistic missiles. He warned he may prioritize defending the U.S. 'homeland' instead.
- The Navy faces critical resource shortages strained by the ongoing Iran conflict and 'Project Freedom,' the effort to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Maintenance issues and operational tempo complicate capacity in the Middle East.
- Pentagon assessments show U.S. forces have shouldered the brunt of defending Israel from Iranian ballistic missiles. They utilized Terminal High Altitude Area Defense and naval interceptors more frequently than Israeli air defenses.
- Last month, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine reportedly raised these readiness risks with President Donald Trump. He warned that available options for managing the resource gap carry significant potential consequences.
- Maintaining a wartime footing impacts munitions inventory levels, Missile Defense Project director Tom Karako warned. The military remains on standby for potential Russian incursions into NATO territory, further complicating the situation.
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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A top US commander in Europe warned that America lacks enough naval ships to keep stopping Iranian missiles aimed at Israel. Stocks of key interceptors are running low after heavy use, forcing hard choices between protecting US interests and helping Israel. World News | Top US General Warns Pentagon He Lacks Enough Naval Forces to Protect Israel from Iranian Attacks: Report.
In the Iran war, the US apparently lacks not only ammunition. A general should also be concerned about the stationing of warships.
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