Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless". Grouped from 5 articles across 5 sources.
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US military says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall
The war had an estimated cost of US$33.4 billion, including US$22.3 billion spent on expended munitions.
Trump’s Iran war has cost US $38bn and caused munitions ‘shortfall’
New federal government reports shed light on sweeping fiscal toll of Middle East conflict
US military says it is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of Iran war
President Trump has continued to brush off the concerns, insisting the US has "virtually unlimited" stock just a few weeks ago.
Pentagon inspector general says Iran war has caused weapons shortages
The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.
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