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Harry Bligh

US military says it is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of Iran war

A report by the US Defence Department's inspector general has confirmed that the war with Iran has caused shortages of ammunition and advanced weapons in the US military.

Between the start of the war on 28 February and 30 June, "Operation Epic Fury" cost an estimated $33.4 billion (€29 billion). Of that, $22.3 billion was spent on munitions alone.

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