Fox News reports that the Pentagon is facing a significant decline in U.S. interceptor missile stocks after months of operations against Iran. Military planners are now evaluating whether to continue the current pattern of limited aggressive responses, according to the report.
The Fox News report is the latest sign of U.S. logistical strain in the campaign against Iran. Earlier this week, The Zioneer reported that the Pentagon is considering reducing its permanent presence in Kuwait, citing a Wall Street Journal report. On July 21, the Washington Post reported that months of fighting had depleted U.S. Patriot and THAAD interceptor stocks, according to a U.S. official. The Fox News report now indicates that Pentagon planners are examining whether the current tempo of limited strikes can be sustained, without providing specific conclusions.
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