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Military chiefs warn against extended war

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Several U.S. military leaders have advised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that prolonging large-scale operations against Iran is unsustainable and risks weakening their ability to confront threats elsewhere, including the U.S.

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  1. Mother Jones

    New Report: Hegseth’s Own Military Brass Warn the Iran War Is Unsustainable (opens Mother Jones)

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    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top military brass has now privately warned him directly: His war in Iran is unsustainable and is draining America’s ability to defend itself from threats elsewhere—and at home.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Military leaders warn Hegseth against extending Iran war operations (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    An assessment prepared for the Pentagon chief advises him that continuing operations against Iran jeopardize their ability to confront other threats.

  3. The American Conservative

    Iran War Day 184: Military Leaders Warn Hegseth About Extending Iran Operations, Per Report (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: Operations have strained materiel and personnel resources at the expense of theaters outside the Persian Gulf.

  4. RealClear Investigations

    Military Leaders Warn Hegseth Not to Extend Iran Operations (opens RealClear Investigations)

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    Horton & Copp, WaPo Several U.S. military leaders have advised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that prolonging large-scale operations against Iran is unsustainable and risks weakening their...

  5. Revolver News

  6. Just the News

    Pentagon blasts report claiming top military leaders warned Hegseth about prolonging Iran war ops (opens Just the News)

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    Defense Department spokesperson Sean Parnell accused those who leaked the details of the documents of committing a crime, and he disputed the article's accuracy.

  7. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Military chiefs warn against extended war (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Several U.S. military leaders have advised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that prolonging large-scale operations against Iran is unsustainable and risks weakening their ability to confront threats elsewhere, including the U.S.

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