US drains critical missile stockpiles in Iran war as yearslong rebuild looms

The U.S. used over half of its Patriot missile interceptors during a 39-day conflict with Iran, depleting critical stockpiles and raising concerns about future readiness for large-scale wars. A CSIS report highlights the use of 850+ Tomahawks, 1,000+ JASSMs, and hundreds of expensive THAAD and SM-3 interceptors, with Pentagon officials denying shortages despite analysts warning of acute gaps.