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Iran war nears six-month mark, straining military resources

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The conflict involving Iran, which President Trump had predicted would end quickly, is nearing its six-month mark. This prolonged engagement is bringing national security issues such as munitions levels and defense contracting into public discourse. Reports indicate that the USS George Washington is being deployed to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for over 250 days, a deployment during which several sailors reportedly attempted self-harm. The Pentagon has faced criticism for its lack of press briefings and for obscuring troop casualty data in an online tracker. AI

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Iran war nears six-month mark, straining military resources

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Colin Demarest ·

    Iran war, said to be over "very soon," nears 6 months

    <p>The Iran war — defined by fits and starts and strain on America's military — will hit the half-year mark next week with both Washington and Tehran betting they can outlast one another.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>President Trump has repeatedly promised the fight wou…

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