US Army Running Out of Advanced Long-Range Missiles After Five Months of Iran War

The United States military has used up almost its entire stock of advanced long-range precision missiles during five months of heavy fighting with Iran. According to a report by news agency Reuters, military officials warned that firing these high-tech weapons continuously has emptied reserves much faster than expected. Defense experts say this sudden shortage could leave America unprepared if another major war starts in other parts of the world.

The shortage mainly affects two of the US Army's most powerful land-based weapons: the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, and the newly developed Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM. These high-tech missiles cost over one million dollars each and allow soldiers to hit enemy bases accurately from far away without risking aircraft. During the conflict in Iran, American forces relied heavily on these missiles to destroy heavily guarded targets. However, five months of non-stop operations have left US stocks severely drained.

Reports from independent defense think tanks also show that the US has used up a large portion of its air defense interceptors, including Patriot and THAAD missiles, to block incoming Iranian strikes. To keep front-line troops supplied, military commanders have been moving missiles from bases in other parts of the world, but overall global reserves are now at dangerously low levels. Analysts warn that building new missiles takes years because of complex supply chains, meaning factories cannot replace the missing stocks overnight.

In response to the growing concerns, the White House stated that the United States still holds sufficient weapons to defend its national security. President Donald Trump noted that American defense manufacturers are currently expanding their factories and working at record speed to produce more missiles to rebuild depleted reserves.