Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war

Former senior U.S. officials have raised concerns about the Trump administration potentially reducing deterrence assets in the Indo-Pacific region amid the ongoing Iran war situation. The worry centers on whether repositioning military resources toward the Middle East could create strategic vulnerabilities in the Indo-Pacific. The concerns reflect broader debate about U.S. military prioritization across multiple theaters.