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A quiet weapons crisis is building up within the US military

As America's military stockpiles face a concerning decline, the prolonged ceasefire with Iran gains new importance. The US has exhausted many of its precision-guided munitions, and restocking these vital resources is a lengthy process. This scarcity hampers the nation's readiness for emerging conflicts. Additionally, Iran's strong military presence suggests that resuming fighting could severely tax the already strained US capabilities.

23 Apr 2026 8:42 pm