Report: US Long-Range Missile Stocks Nearly Depleted During Iran War
Reuters reports that the U.S. Army has reportedly used nearly all of its long-range surface-to-surface missiles during the Iran war. Sources familiar with the matter said stocks of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles have been heavily depleted, although exact remaining quantities were not disclosed. The reported shortage could limit U.S. options if major attacks on Iran resume. It may also force greater reliance on piloted bombing missions, which carry higher risks. Some officials and analysts are concerned that reduced stocks could weaken U.S. deterrence in potential crises involving China or Russia. President Donald Trump said the United States still has more munitions than it needs and that defence manufacturers are expanding production. Analysts, however, warned that even record output may not be sufficient for a prolonged conflict. Iran's decentralised Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps structure could make it harder to disrupt its operations by targeting only top leaders, according to the poster's view. The situation has reportedly intensified pressure on Washington to determine how long it can sustain military operations without affecting readiness elsewhere.
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