The request made by the Central Command indicates that the Pentagon is already beginning to reallocate financial resources for operations that may last significantly longer than the initially planned four weeks, as stated by Donald Trump, reports Politico.
Moreover, the Pentagon intends to send more air defense resources to the region, particularly small and cost-effective systems to combat drones that have been developed in recent years, according to one American official.
Politico notes that the Trump administration was not fully aware of all the possible consequences of the conflict in Iran. Another indication of this was the State Department's decision to allocate additional resources for the evacuation of diplomats from the Middle East. A source in the State Department reported that the department's leadership took over the management of the evacuation, which is usually carried out by consulates and bureaus.
On February 28, the US and Israel conducted strikes against Iran. In response, Tehran attacked Israeli and American military bases in the Persian Gulf. On March 3, US President Donald Trump stated that the country is ready for "eternal war," adding that it is too late to negotiate with Iran. In turn, Iranian authorities expressed their readiness to resist the actions of the US and Israel "as long as necessary," claiming that over 500 American servicemen have already died as a result of the conflict.
