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American military chiefs warn Pete Hegseth against dragging out the war with Iran

American military chiefs warn Pete Hegseth against dragging out the war with Iran

Six months into the fighting, army and navy heads have cautioned that the continued deployment is weakening America's ability to tackle other global threats. Around 50,000 soldiers are still on alert across the Middle East, leaving the navy struggling to maintain enough combat-ready destroyers. Meanwhile, the US blockade is squeezing Tehran, where locals are facing rising fuel prices and long petrol queues.

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