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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emma Burrows and Ben Finley

US Patriot missile stocks are ‘beyond critical’ in Europe due to Iran war, report says

The U.S. military is reportedly experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe, largely driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran.

Citing a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official, The Associated Press reported Thursday that the most concerning shortfall involves Patriot missile interceptors, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in NATO countries to a potential Russian attack.

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