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strikeAug 27, 2026

Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official told The Associated Press, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in NATO…

Source: EMMA BURROWS and BEN FINLEY, Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • EMMA BURROWS and BEN FINLEY, Associated PressBy EMMA BURROWS and BEN FINLEY, Associated Press

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official told The Associated Press, raising concerns …

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