New York City - The United States suffered considerably greater military damage early in this disastrous Iran War than most of us realize. Actually, the damage to some of our bases and facilities in the Middle East is staggering and serves to weaken - though by no means cripple - our force posture and readiness in the region. Americans don’t know these facts, which are being suppressed from an Administration that lies and fumbles its way through every waking moment. To be fair, however, one must exercise great caution in communicating force vulnerabilities, capabilities, and readiness. Sure, sometimes the less said the better in these circumstances. General Joseph Votel (USA, Ret.), a former leader of the U.S. Central Command, told us at a recent Council on Foreign Relations meeting here that, “There has been substantial damage. It’s widespread and operationally relevant.” He specified significant destruction from Iranian missile and drone attacks at, for example, ...
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