Iran War Has the U.S. Military on the Brink of a “Breakdown”

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Two U.S. officials familiar with Middle East operations stated that the U.S. military is nearing a "breakdown" due to Iranian attacks, depleted munitions, and logistical challenges. The conflict has strained military readiness and the Pentagon budget, contradicting administration claims, with one official characterizing Iranian missile attacks as a strategy to increase economic pressure ahead of U.S. midterms.

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