US used ‘virtually all’ long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

Published Aug 4, 01:08 PM UTC

According to three sources familiar with the data, the U.S. Army has used up nearly all of its stockpiles of long-range precision missiles—specifically Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM)—during the five-month war with Iran launched by President Trump in February 2026. The depletion raises concerns about U.S. readiness for future conflicts, particularly against adversaries like China and Russia. The Trump administration reportedly chose to use these expensive munitions to avoid riskier piloted aircraft strikes. While the White House claims record munitions production, analysts warn supplies may be insufficient for a prolonged war. Central Command has reloaded from global stocks, but internal tensions persist over how long strikes can continue without compromising deterrence.