24.04.2026 22:23
According to the US press, after the US/Israel-Iran war, America's critical weapons stockpiles have significantly decreased. It is claimed that thousands of missiles were used, reducing stocks to an 'alarming level,' which has weakened preparedness against China and Russia. Experts state that in a Taiwan scenario, the US capacity could be questioned and that it would take years for the stockpiles to return to their previous levels.
It has been claimed that during the US/Israel-Iran war, the US's critical weapons stockpiles have been severely depleted, and the Pentagon's efforts to strengthen its military presence in the Middle East have reduced readiness against rivals such as Russia and China.
CLAIM OF THOUSANDS OF MISSILES USED
According to a New York Times report citing sources, it has been alleged that since the start of the war, the US military has consumed approximately 1,100 long-range cruise missiles developed for a potential scenario against China. This figure is said to be nearly equal to current stockpiles.
The report also claimed that the US has used over 1,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles, more than 1,200 Patriot missiles, and over 1,000 Precision Strike and ATACMS missiles.
“ALARMINGLY LOW”
It was reported that US officials have described ammunition stockpiles as “alarmingly low,” while information was shared that $5.6 billion worth of ammunition was used in just the first two days of the war.
REDEPLOYMENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST CREATES RISK
It was noted that the US has been heavily transferring weapons and equipment from Asia and Europe to the Middle East, and is therefore seeking ways to increase production. It was alleged that the Pentagon's effort to strengthen its military presence in the region has weakened preparedness against China and Russia.
WAR COSTS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS
According to the American Enterprise Institute and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the total cost of the war is estimated to be between $28 and $35 billion, with daily costs approaching approximately $1 billion.
TAIWAN SCENARIO UNDER DEBATE
According to the Wall Street Journal, it is assessed that the US's capacity to implement plans in a potential Taiwan scenario against China has been weakened due to the ammunition consumed in the war against Iran.
It has been suggested that it could take the US 1 to 4 years to restore its missile stockpiles to previous levels, and that the current deficit has deepened compared to pre-war levels.
WARNING ON LOW-COST WEAPONS
The report also included a warning that producing low-cost weapons could accelerate stockpile replenishment but might put US soldiers at greater risk.