Sources: US Army depleted virtually all long-range precision missiles in five-month Iran war

Published Aug 4, 01:08 PM UTC

According to three sources familiar with the data, the U.S. Army has depleted much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles—specifically Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM)—during America's five-month war with Iran. Two sources said 'virtually all' of these weapons have been used. The drawdown raises concerns about U.S. military readiness for future conflicts, particularly with China or Russia. The White House issued a statement from President Trump asserting the U.S. has 'far more munitions than anyone in the world' and that defense companies are producing at record levels. However, analysts caution that supplies may fall short for a prolonged war. The Pentagon spokesperson said the military has everything it needs. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity, and the supply figures have circulated inside the Trump administration amid tense discussions about how much longer the U.S. can continue striking Iran without limiting its ability to respond to other crises.