Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Top U.S. military commanders are reportedly raising concerns about whether prolonged combat operations against Iran are sustainable and what the conflict could mean for America’s ability to respond to threats elsewhere.

Scripps News Political Director Andrew Rafferty and Chief Washington Correspondent Joe St. George analyze the reported concerns inside the Pentagon, renewed U.S. military action against Iran, pressure on American military resources and how the conflict could affect gas prices and the midterm elections.
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