What Happened
Depleted Arsenal Undermines Trump's Leverage Against Tehran
The US military is facing significant shortages of its premium long-range missiles and interceptors, which could undermine President Trump’s ability to authorize major combat operations against Iran. The shortage, described as a result of ‘poor planning’ by former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, has depleted the US’s arsenal of key weapons, including surface-to-surface munitions and THAAD missiles. This development was reported by The Hill.