Top US military officials are currently concerned that 6-month campaign weakened US's readiness for threats elsewhere, including defending the homeland.
The assessment reportedly described the situation as 'too much for too long'
In 1988's Operation Praying Mantis, the US destroyed half of Iran's navy in 8 hours.
The result? Iran spent the next 40 years mastering asymmetric warfare, naval mines, and missile blockades.
History shows tactical dominance in the Gulf never guarantees supply chain control.
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