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.

US General says naval arsenal too sparse to defend Israel: Report

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.