A senior U.S. official told The Washington Post that the situation inside the Pentagon was very bad:
On Sunday, some members of the Pentagon and the Trump administration were increasingly worried that the Iran conflict might get out of control.
"The atmosphere here is tense and full of panic," said an eyewitness.
Senior leaders are concerned that the fighting could last for weeks, which would further increase the pressure on the U.S. limited air defense missile stockpile.
"People are worried that this situation will last more than a few days," another person said. "I think people haven't fully realized how much impact this has had on our missile reserves. Usually, it takes two or three intercept missiles to ensure the interception of one missile."
Comment: The U.S. military leadership isn't afraid of losing a surprise attack, but rather afraid that the conflict could turn into a protracted war - with the high density and long range of Iranian missiles, the U.S. air defense interception requires 2-3 missiles to intercept one, and the already depleted missile stocks due to the Ukraine and Middle East aid can't withstand weeks of continuous consumption. The so-called "risk of loss of control" is not because the enemy is too strong, but because the U.S. itself cannot support its ambitions, and political decisions have placed the military in a difficult position between advancing and retreating.
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