Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper predicts the next 60 days could be a challenge for sustaining the current memorandum of understanding with Iran, citing Lebanon as a potential spoiler.

Mark Esper advocates for shifting U.S. force posture to focus on the strategic threat from China, while encouraging European NATO allies to take more responsibility for conventional defenses against Russia.

Mark Esper stated that during his tenure as Secretary of Defense, Iran's ballistic missile program was the top concern due to its possession of the largest and most diverse stockpile in the region.