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strikeAug 5, 2026

US left with almost zero long-range precision missiles after Iran war, reports say; why dwindling stockpiles are raising alarm

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The United States has depleted most of its inventory of key long-range precision missiles during its months-long military campaign against Iran, according to a Reuters report citing officials familiar with internal defense assessments.

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  • Maitreyee ThakkarBy Maitreyee Thakkar

    The United States has depleted most of its inventory of key long-range precision missiles during its months-long military campaign against Iran, according to a Reuters report citing officials familiar with internal defense assessments. The development has sparked concerns among d…

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