
The United States has used up almost its entire stockpile of high-precision, long-range missiles during the five-month war with Iran, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the data.
According to two of the sources, the US military has consumed "virtually all" of its Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) surface-to-surface missiles.
These are weapons worth over $1 million each, which are used for precise strikes from long distances.
The sources did not say how many missiles remain in the US stockpile, but expressed concern that the reduction in the stockpile could affect the US's ability to respond to potential conflicts with countries such as Russia or China.
Another source said that US Central Command (CENTCOM) has almost exhausted the stockpiles of land-based missiles it had in the Middle East before the war began, although they have been partially replenished from other US stockpiles.
According to one of the sources, the administration of President Donald Trump chose to use more long-range missiles to avoid operations with fighter jets over Iranian targets.
Asked by Reuters, President Trump stated that the US has "far more ammunition than any other country in the world" and that the American defense industry is producing weapons at record rates.
However, analysts warn that, although production has increased significantly, it may not be enough in the event of a prolonged conflict.
Reuters also reports, citing one of the sources, that the US has used just under half of its global stockpile of Tomahawk cruise missiles since the start of the war with Iran.
Regarding this figure, the agency emphasizes that it has not been able to conduct an independent verification.
Meanwhile, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that the US military remains "the most powerful force in the world" and has all the necessary capabilities to protect the interests of the United States.