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strikeAug 9, 2026

Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT

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Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT Acute ammunition shortages caused by the Iran war have undermined US security guarantees to its allies in Asia, The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing senior officials.

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    Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT Acute ammunition shortages caused by the Iran war have undermined US security guarantees to its allies in Asia, The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing senior officials. The campaign, launched with a joint US-Israeli a…

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