US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

The US Army has depleted most of its long-range precision missile stockpile during the five-month war with Iran, according to three sources. Weapons like ATACMS and PrSM, costing over $1 million each, are crucial for safe-distance strikes. The drawdown may force President Trump to rely on riskier piloted missions. The White House and Pentagon downplayed concerns, while analysts warn supplies may fall short for prolonged conflict.

The US Army has depleted most of its stockpile of long-range precision missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data. The weapons, primarily Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), have been used 'virtually all,' according to two sources. These munitions, costing over $1 million each, allow accurate strikes from a safe distance. The drawdown may force President Trump to rely on riskier piloted bombing missions if he relaunches large-scale attacks on Iran. The sources declined to specify remaining numbers. A fourth source said CENTCOM has nearly used up land-based missiles but has reloaded from elsewhere. The White House issued a statement from Trump saying the US has 'far more munitions than anyone in the world' and 'far more than we need.' Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the military has 'everything it needs.' Analysts agree production is at record levels but may fall short for prolonged war. Lockheed Martin and Raytheon did not respond. A CSIS report estimated 65% of Patriot interceptors expended and THAAD interceptors 38% lower since war start. The US also used nearly half of its Tomahawk cruise missiles. The conflict has sparked debate over Trump's authority without congressional authorization.