Months of war with Iran have sharply depleted U.S. missile stockpiles, CNN reports:
– Nearly 80% of critical THAAD interceptors used
– About half of Patriot missiles expended
– Nearly half of Tomahawk cruise missiles fired
The shortages have reportedly influenced Trump’s decision to call off further strikes on Iran last weekend.
In response, the Pentagon said the U.S. military has everything it needs to carry out the president’s orders, while the White House insisted its munitions and ammunition remain more than sufficient.
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