Will Washington or Tehran's missiles deplete first
Recent analyses indicate that U.S. President Donald Trump's hesitation to return to war with Iran is partly due to the decline in American offensive and defensive missile stockpiles. The interceptor missile stock of "THAAD" has decreased by more than 38%, in addition to over 60% of "Patriot" missiles being consumed, along with a significant depletion of "Tomahawk" missiles and other systems. To address this shortage, Washington has signed agreements to increase production of missile defense systems such as "THAAD" and "Patriot," as well as to double the production of "Tomahawk" missiles and air defense systems. Meanwhile, Iran possesses a vast stockpile of ballistic and cruise missiles, estimated to range between 1,800 and 2,500 rockets. The country continues to seek ways to strengthen and expand its arsenal locally through fortified manufacturing facilities that rely on advanced technology from North Korea and China, built underground to avoid aerial targeting. Ultimately, the ability of the United States and its allies to strike Iran remains high, while Iran continues to enhance its missile capabilities. This prolongs the likelihood of a wide-scale war, discourages escalation decisions, and affects regional stability and the balance of power.
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