How long can the US keep fighting Iran?
The US is facing shortages of critical offensive and defensive weapons after almost four weeks of war with Iran. The rapidly draining armoury means the US would struggle to ramp up attacks from the air and would have to resort to using 'dumb bombs'.
The US is facing a shortage of critical weapons after nearly four weeks of conflict with Iran. The shortage affects both offensive and defensive capabilities. The US has burned through over 11,000 munitions in 16 days, costing $26bn. This depletion would force the US to use less effective 'dumb bombs' if the conflict escalates. The war has already cost the lives of 13 American service members. The US is under pressure to end the conflict quickly.
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