Military Is About to Run Out of Ammunition Thanks to Trump’s Iran War

The US military has significantly depleted its missile stockpile during the conflict with Iran, sparking concerns about its readiness for another major conflict. According to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Pentagon has used at least 45% of its Precision Strike Missile stockpile and nearly 50% of its Patriot air defense interceptor missiles. The remaining missiles are expected to be enough to continue the war in Iran but are insufficient to deter a major power like China. The high munitions expenditures have created a window of increased vulnerability in the western Pacific, which is expected to last one to four years. The Pentagon has placed orders with private contractors to replenish its stockpiles, but some reserves are expected to take years to return to prewar levels. The US military's depleted stockpile has raised concerns among European Union defense officials, who have warned that the continent needs to develop its own missile manufacturing sector.