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US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report

The article reports that the U.S. has nearly exhausted its supply of long-range precision missiles during the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to Reuters. This depletion includes both Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), which are crucial for targeting enemies from a distance without using vulnerable aircraft. The situation has forced the U.S. to draw reserves from other regions like East Asia and Ukraine, where U.S.-supplied ATACMS have been used against Russia. Despite claims by the Trump administration that Iran's air defense systems had been destroyed, reports indicate Iran has acquired new systems from China and Russia. Additionally, the U.S. faces shortages of defensive weapons such as Patriot interceptors, partly due to its involvement in defending Israel during a previous conflict. Military officials have warned President Trump about the declining stockpiles, raising concerns about the sustainability of the war effort.

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Middle East Eye logoMiddle East EyeIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report

The article reports that the U.S. has nearly exhausted its supply of long-range precision missiles during the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to Reuters. This depletion includes both Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), which are crucial for targeting enemies from a distance without using vulnerable aircraft. The situation has forced the U.S. to draw reserves from other regions like East Asia and Ukraine, where U.S.-supplied ATACMS have been used against Russia. Despite claims by the Trump administration that Iran's air defense systems had been destroyed, reports indicate Iran has acquired new systems from China and Russia. Additionally, the U.S. faces shortages of defensive weapons such as Patriot interceptors, partly due to its involvement in defending Israel during a previous conflict. Military officials have warned President Trump about the declining stockpiles, raising concerns about the sustainability of the war effort.

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