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We Got This Covered
Sadik Hossain

Missile stockpiles are vanishing fast, but the figure haunting US generals has nothing to do with Iran

President Trump has reportedly been warned that America’s stockpile of missiles and interceptors could run dry if the conflict with Iran goes on for too long. Military officials cautioned the President about the risks of a long, resource-heavy war with Iran, warning that if Iran’s missile and drone capabilities are not destroyed quickly, the US could end up in a vulnerable position.

Following major strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities, insiders warned that the US needs to destroy Iran’s missile force before its own interceptor supplies run out. A senior official reportedly said Trump’s decision to launch strikes first was specifically to weaken Iran’s ability to hit back with missiles and drones.

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