Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTop US military leaders have warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that extending troop deployments in the Middle East into 2027 risks compromising homeland defence and global readiness. Commanders overseeing operations in Latin America, Europe, and Asia formally opposed keeping forces in the region, warning that diverted ships and aircraft have degraded their abilities. The chief of Naval operations noted that only one-quarter of the US destroyer fleet is currently prepared to deploy due to the prolonged war. The six-month conflict with Iran has cost 37.5 billion dollars so far, depleted precision missile stockpiles, and resulted in the deaths of 18 US service members. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell dismissed the report as full of inaccuracies, stating force commitments follow strategic priorities set by President Donald Trump. In fullMilitary leaders are warning Hegseth that escalating Iran war could harm their ability to protect the US: reportMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

U.S. military leaders caution against extending operations in Iran. Invasion before 2027 at 12.5% YES.

Senior Pentagon officials warned Hegseth that prolonged Iran operations risked depleting munitions and undermining U.S. readiness for a potential