Israel Iran War · 7 April 2026

US moves missiles from Pacific to Iran war

Allies in Asia may feel less protected as weapons are shifted away from the region. The Pentagon has moved most of its long-range JASSM-ER cruise missiles from the Pacific and US bases to the Middle East to support operations against Iran in late March. Only about 425 remain from nearly 2,300 before the war, signalling priorities have shifted.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 April 2026 at 14:07

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