The joint military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has veered off course almost from the outset, according to retired U. S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis.

Speaking on Glenn Diesen’s YouTube channel, Davis argued that the campaign faces serious risks if Iran refuses to back down. In his assessment, that scenario now appears to be unfolding.

Davis contended that Washington lacks the resources to sustain a prolonged, high-intensity air campaign. Even with careful management of available assets, he believes the most active phase of the operation could last only a matter of weeks.

He pointed to mounting strain on air defense systems, stating that existing capabilities are insufficient even to halt drone attacks, as interceptor supplies are running low. In his view, this sharply limits the timeframe for maintaining current operational tempo.

The retired officer also warned that if the confrontation drags on and U.S. and Israeli losses increase, political and public pressure on Washington and Tel Aviv will intensify. Under such circumstances, he concluded, the leadership of both countries may be forced to look for alternative ways to resolve the conflict.