US General says naval arsenal too sparse to defend Israel: Report
A top U.S. general reportedly warned his superiors this week that Washington lacks sufficient military power to protect the United States’ allies in the Middle East.
TL;DR
- A top U.S. general reported that Washington does not have enough military power to protect allies in the Middle East.
- General Alexus Grynkewich stated that the U.S. lacks sufficient naval forces to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missiles.
- The Iran war has strained the U.S. military arsenal.
- If another naval destroyer is not provided, the U.S. may have to choose between defending the United States or Israel.