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Trump's Iran attack drained US missiles, sparked Russia, China worries

8/10/2026

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President Donald Trump’s war against Iran has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles.
Missile supplies in Europe and Asia have shrunk because bombing Iran burned thousands of missiles, delaying deliveries.
The Pentagon’s rush of ships, aircraft and units to Middle East created problems and lowered morale.
Experts warned reduced missile capability could embolden Russia and China and that the munitions crisis inherited from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will outlast Trump’s presidency.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump’s war against Iran has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles.
Missile supplies in Europe and Asia have shrunk because bombing Iran burned thousands of missiles, delaying deliveries.
The Pentagon’s rush of ships, aircraft and units to Middle East created problems and lowered morale.
Experts warned reduced missile capability could embolden Russia and China and that the munitions crisis inherited from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will outlast Trump’s presidency.