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Patriot Missile Stocks Hit Historic Lows, Vance Warns

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 7:41 AM UTC · How we work

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Vance Calls Commanders

U.S. Vice President JD Vance called Middle East, European and Asian commanders for Iran war assessments.
Commanders warned Patriot interceptor missile stocks were at historic lows, with some theaters below 100 units.
Vance asked how shifting weapons to the region could weaken U.S. deterrence against China, Russia and North Korea.
Vance publicly defended President Donald Trump’s claim the war was won while privately doubting the strategy and munitions.

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Vance Urges Loyalty

Vice President JD Vance urged Republican voters to stay loyal despite disagreements at the Dallas midterm convention.
Vance linked the Iran war’s impact to rising gasoline prices and slipping Republican poll numbers.
He criticized corporate buying of housing, saying families should afford homes without Wall Street outbidding them.
He stopped short of endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump’s $5,000 check pledge, defending the $1.2 trillion plan instead.

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Vance Calls Commanders

U.S. Vice President JD Vance called Middle East, European and Asian commanders for Iran war assessments.
Commanders warned Patriot interceptor missile stocks were at historic lows, with some theaters below 100 units.
Vance asked how shifting weapons to the region could weaken U.S. deterrence against China, Russia and North Korea.
Vance publicly defended President Donald Trump’s claim the war was won while privately doubting the strategy and munitions.

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