The British Telegraph reports that a senior Pentagon official warns that the United States' missile stockpile has been depleted by ongoing operations and, in its current state, is insufficient to wage another full-scale war against Iran. The report cites concern over munitions as one of the reasons Washington has bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, including deploying additional refueling aircraft. The warning is based on sources who spoke to the newspaper, not on an official Pentagon announcement.
The warning from the Pentagon official, as reported by the Telegraph, provides a rare public glimpse into US military readiness concerns amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran. The Zioneer has previously reported on the US military buildup in the region, including the deployment of aerial refueling aircraft to Israel and the reduction of fighter jets assigned to NATO in Europe. The report suggests that the Pentagon's decision to bolster its presence in the Middle East is partly driven by the need to conserve and manage its missile stockpile. The report is based on anonymous sources and has not been officially confirmed by the Pentagon.
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