Shocking U.S. Report: Half of Missile Arsenal Depleted During Iran War… Recovery Will Take Years
Media report reveals crisis inside the Pentagon after massive consumption of precision missiles and air defense systems, with warnings of an “imminent danger”
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The American network CNN has revealed details of a classified report inside the U.S. Department of Defense, stating that the United States exhausted around half of its stockpile of defensive missiles and interceptor systems, as well as precision-guided munitions, during the 40-day war with Iran.
Unprecedented Depletion of the U.S. Arsenal
According to the report, intense military operations led to the consumption of approximately 45% of the precision missile stockpile, in addition to 50% of advanced air defense missiles such as THAAD and the Patriot missile system. This reflects the level of strain placed on U.S. defensive capabilities during the confrontation.
Concerns Inside the Pentagon and Warnings of Imminent Risk
The report quoted Pentagon officials as confirming that the U.S. military is facing an “imminent danger” due to the severe shortage of interceptor missiles. This has prompted Washington to withdraw strategic reserves from several regions, including the Pacific and military bases around the world.
Ceasefire as a Forced Decision
The report indicated that this depletion contributed to pushing the United States and the Israeli entity to agree to a ceasefire, out of concern over continued Iranian missile and drone attacks and their ability to penetrate defense systems and reach deeper strategic targets.
Years Needed to Replenish Military Losses
For his part, Mark Cancian, a retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel and one of the authors of reports at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, stated that rebuilding this stockpile of precision munitions could take at least 4 to 5 years, with additional years required to reach higher readiness levels.
Contradiction with Trump’s Statements
The report contradicts statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously asserted that the United States does not face any weapons shortages, despite requesting additional funding to boost missile production following the war’s consequences.
