The US Army's top civilian leader quit after warning Trump that the Iran war is wearing the military down — a bad sign for anyone hoping the conflict winds down soon.

• Dan Driscoll resigned right after telling Trump that Pete Hegseth's firing of generals has left the army unable to adapt or fight well.
• The army now has fewer generals than at any time in recent memory, with no confirmed civilian chief, no confirmed operations general, and no confirmed commander in Europe.
• Iran is still hitting ships in the Strait of Hormuz and rebuilding the radar and missiles Washington said were destroyed, and oil is holding above $90.
• Missile stockpiles are thinning fast, and the F-35's price just went up 10% for repairs.
• The 82nd Airborne's deployment has been extended, with some reports pointing to 2027.

Outlook: The plan is to keep the fighting small and quiet through the midterms, but oil prices, worn-out troops, and Iran's refusal to back down make a bigger flare-up likely.