US media: US European Command issues warning, saying it lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel

Odaily News According to the Washington Post, multiple officials stated that US European Command Commander Alexus Grynkewich privately warned the Pentagon this week that he lacks sufficient naval forces to continue protecting Israel from ballistic missile attacks, highlighting the resource strain on US forces caused by the ongoing war with Iran. The commander said that if he cannot obtain another naval destroyer, he will be forced to choose between defending the US "homeland" and defending Israel. A US defense official said that Grynkewich's warning is consistent with previous notifications made by senior US military leaders to the Pentagon when they perceived risks that required consideration at the US level. The official stated that such situations can occur when theater commanders compete for limited resources and weapons. (Jin Shi)