What Happened
Rapidly Shrinking Supplies Leave Military Less Equipped
The US is rapidly depleting its munitions stockpiles in the conflict with Iran, which has significant implications for the military and intelligence communities. The depletion of air-defense missiles and other critical weaponry has left the US military less equipped, and the situation may embolden Russia and China to contemplate a potential conflict with the United States. The US has been forced to delay deliveries to European and Asian customers, and the situation is being closely monitored by Russia and China. This article was first reported by The New York Times, as seen in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald.