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Iran Retains Tactical Ability to Threaten US Troops, CENTCOM Admiral Says
- Vice Adm. Brad Cooper testified on Tuesday that Iran retains considerable tactical capability to threaten U.S. forces despite recent strikes in the Middle East.
- This follows U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities over the weekend and Iran's missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, which was intercepted with no casualties.
- Cooper emphasized the need for constant readiness, saying U.S. forces must be "ready to go every single day" amid a potential lengthy conflict involving mines and underground threats.
- Sen. Tim Kaine is pressing for a resolution requiring congressional authorization before military action against Iran, citing the 1973 War Powers Act, while some lawmakers, including Speaker Johnson, question the act's constitutionality.
- The situation implies ongoing U.S. military vigilance in the region with about 40,000 personnel deployed, as officials warn that Iran's degraded but persistent tactical threats could provoke future retaliations.
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Iran retains tactical ability to threaten US troops, CENTCOM admiral says
Iran retains the ability to threaten U.S. service members despite being in a weakened state following Israel’s military campaign against Tehran and American assaults on its nuclear program, the deputy commander of U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.
Iran Still Threat to US Forces in Middle East Despite Strikes, Admiral Says
Iran still has "considerable" abilities to threaten American forces and other interests in the Middle East despite Israeli and U.S. bombardment in recent days, the admiral nominated to lead U.S. forces in the region told lawmakers.
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