Iran War Causing ‘Shortfalls’ in Navy Payroll Six Months Into Conflict: Report
The United States’ war with Iran has caused “shortfalls in payroll” in the Navy, according to a report.
The Navy has transferred money from its payroll and other sources to cover the cost of the ongoing contract, The Guardian reported Friday, citing documents and interviews with sources. It comes as the war, which began on Feb. 28, reached its six-month mark and shows no signs of de-escalating.
“The Department of the Navy is actively managing its resources to meet current pay obligations on time,” a Navy spokesperson told The Guardian. “We continue to work closely with Congress to address ongoing operational demands and sustain our personnel and readiness throughout the fiscal year.”
The publication said that one Department of Defense (DOD) memo alluded to “shortfalls in payroll” in Navy funding because the department had been “raiding” them to fund the war.
It added that one official and one navy contractor, both unnamed, said officials had deferred non-emergency maintenance and shore-based facilities because of financial concerns. (Read more from “Iran War Causing ‘Shortfalls’ in Navy Payroll Six Months Into Conflict: Report” HERE)
