US Navy Faces ‘Logistical Nightmare’ in Region Amidst Iran Conflict, New York Times Reports
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, The New York Times has reported that the U.S. Navy is confronting a severe ‘logistical nightmare’ in the region as the conflict with Iran continues. The newspaper highlighted that Iran’s attacks have fundamentally reshaped the U.S. Navy’s regional supply chain, placing immense pressure on American warships.
The report indicates that U.S. vessels in the region require substantial weekly resupplies, including provisions for over 420,000 meals and approximately 8 million gallons of fuel. The New York Times noted that Iran has effectively destroyed a critical logistical base for the U.S. Navy in Bahrain. Furthermore, the threat posed by missiles and drones has rendered several other ports unusable for supply and support operations.
Consequently, the inability to access nearby bases has compelled the U.S. Navy to conduct at-sea resupply operations for its ships every five to six days. The newspaper emphasized that these at-sea resupply missions, occurring so frequently, are an intricate and perilous process, and this situation is unsustainable.
As an alternative, the U.S. support ships are reportedly considering a lengthy journey to Singapore, approximately 3,700 miles away. This route would necessitate passage through the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest commercial shipping lanes.
The New York Times concluded that U.S. support vessels are now forced to travel 2,200 miles to Diego Garcia island to refuel and resupply warships deployed in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
