Iran War Exposes Limits of US Military Endurance

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Six months into the US conflict with Iran, oil flows from the Persian Gulf have recovered to around 40% of prewar levels amid ongoing risks at the Strait of Hormuz. The US Navy faces challenges related to personnel, equipment, and finances as military endurance limits are exposed, with uncertain prospects for Venezuelan oil deals boosting global supply.

Six months into the US conflict with Iran, oil flows from the Persian Gulf have recovered to about 40% of prewar levels, but risks remain as the Strait of Hormuz stays constrained and the Navy faces mounting pressure on personnel, equipment and finances. Bloomberg News Economic Statecraft Lead Chris Kennedy and Bloomberg News Defense Reporter Jen Judson join hosts Christina Ruffini and Bailey Lipschultz on Bloomberg This Weekend and discuss the strain on US military readiness and why a new US deal involving Venezuelan oil fields is unlikely to deliver a significant near-term boost to global supply. (Source: Bloomberg)