The division of forces placed tremendous pressure on an already-strained logistical support system.
And today, relations between Iran and the Palestinian group Hamas - once the Sunni jewel in Tehran's Islamic resistance crown - remain strained as each supports opposing sides in the Syrian civil war.
On Monday, the Saudi king flew on to Ankara, where he is attending an Islamic summit as part of efforts to promote a rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey following strained relations over Turkish support for the Muslim Brotherhood.
Republicans were portrayed as putting loyalty to President Bush before support for strained troops, while Democrats were characterized as being beholden to the ultra-left, as embodied by MoveOn.org.
"In the last few years, relations with the United States have become strained, with the United States supporting Ukraine and Georgia in their anti-Russian policies," said Igor S. Fesunenko, a Russian journalist and longtime commentator on Latin American affairs.
"In the last few years, relations with the United States have become strained, with the United States supporting Ukraine and Georgia in their anti-Russian policies," said Igor S. Fesunenko, a Russian journalist and long-time commentator on Latin American affairs.
Finally, Sen. McCain's critique of "activist judges" who frustrate "the will of the people" sounds a little strained after he highlighted his support for overturning the will of the DC voters and elected officials regarding the District of Columbia's gun restrictions.
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"The demands of these potential humanitarian responses may significantly tax U.S. military transportation and support force structures, resulting in a strained readiness posture and decreased strategic depth for combat operations," the report said.
