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Fighting Iran war, can US military sustain a long conflict?

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August 31, 2026

Six months into the Iran war, US military leaders are warning of stretched forces and depleted weapons stockpiles. Does the US have the resources to keep fighting?

The Washington Post has written an article on the Iran war which reports that top US military leaders have warned US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against a prolonged Iran war.

The article on US defense capacity cites overstretched capabilities, extended deployments and depleted ammunition stockpiles.

Glenn Ignazio, a former Air Force commander, discusses whether the United States can sustain the war without weakening its ability to respond to crises elsewhere.

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