Lawmakers Consider Supplemental Funding Amid Depletion Concerns
The US military’s ongoing strikes against Iran have sparked concerns about the depletion of its munitions stockpiles, with lawmakers and Trump officials discussing new supplemental defense funding to replenish spent missiles. The US has struck over 1,700 targets in Iran using a variety of munitions, including Tomahawk land attack missiles, according to US Central Command. The situation has raised worries about the country’s ability to sustain a prolonged military campaign, with some analysts warning that the depletion of munitions could limit the US’s options in future conflicts. This report was first published by Breaking Defense.