Former CENTCOM chief backs basing U.S. assets in Israel to counter Iran

Former CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie expressed strong support for repositioning U. S.

military assets in Israel as a strategic move to counter threats from Iran. During a webinar hosted by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, McKenzie emphasized the importance of shifting the military footprint in the Middle East westward to enhance regional security. This potential basing strategy aims to bolster defenses against Iranian aggression.