Missile stock depletion affected Trump's Iran strike decision
Sources reveal that the U.S. military has exhausted approximately 80% of its interceptor missile stockpile, and the ground defense reserves, particularly the "THAAD" and "Patriot" systems, are dangerously low due to the war with Iran. Before the conflict, the United States had about 2,200 Patriot missiles and 452 THAAD missiles, but consumption during the hostilities has led to a severe depletion of these stocks, threatening its ability to respond to future threats from Iran, especially in the event of escalation. This shortage has caused hesitation in carrying out planned military operations. Washington has been relying on efforts to ramp up production, but fully replenishing the stocks could take years. Discussions about the stockpiles focus on how this deficiency impacts U.S. and regional defense capabilities, with warnings about the potential consequences for escalation risks and future supplies.
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