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World · 15 July 2026

US weapons stockpiles could limit a longer war with Iran, analysts say

US weapons stockpiles could limit a longer war with Iran, analysts say

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Pentagon leaks reported by US media suggested some key missile supplies could start running low if fighting with Iran lasted beyond 10 days. Donald Trump insists the US has a “virtually unlimited” supply of medium and upper medium grade weapons, but analysts told Al Jazeera interceptor missiles may already be in short supply. The article says Patriot and THAAD interceptors are among the systems under the greatest pressure.

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