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US missile stockpiles depleted in Iran war as Trump denies shortages
U.S. Army reports indicate that roughly 80 % of the pre‑war THAAD interceptors and about half of the Patriot air‑defence missiles have been expended since the conflict with Iran began. In addition, the service has used virtually all of its Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Precision‑Strike (PrSM) long‑range missiles during the five‑month war.
The Pentagon and the White House have publicly rejected claims that the United States faces a critical munitions shortage, describing the reports as “fake news.” President Donald Trump has countered the allegations, asserting that the United States possesses “massive amounts of munitions,” especially of certain types, and warned that leakers of the story would be hunted and face long prison terms. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also denied the reports, attributing any miscommunication to Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg.
Regional allies, particularly Gulf states that rely on U.S. air‑defence systems, have voiced concern that the depletion could limit their ability to counter potential Iranian retaliation. The story has been reported by multiple outlets, including CNN, Reuters, the Washington Post and various international media.
Entities
ATACMS · CNN · Center for Strategic & International Studies · Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) · Donald Trump · Karoline Leavitt · Patriot missile system · Pete Hegseth · Sean Parnell · Stephen Feinberg · THAAD · United States
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] U.S. THAAD missile stock has been reduced by roughly 38 % since the start of the Iran war. emmepress.com
- [● 19 SOURCES] The United States has used about half of its Tomahawk cruise‑missile stock during the Iran war. emmepress.com · www.news9live.com · www.staradvertiser.com · eawaz.com · www.haber7.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Only about one third of the 2,300 Patriot rockets remain in the U.S. inventory after five months of fighting Iran. emmepress.com
- [● 30 SOURCES] U.S. Army used virtually all ATACMS missiles during the five‑month Iran war. emmepress.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.haber7.com · www.news9live.com · www.staradvertiser.com · +2 more
- [● 30 SOURCES] The U.S. Army used virtually all of its Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) during the five‑month war with Iran. emmepress.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.haber7.com · www.news9live.com · www.staradvertiser.com · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The war with Iran has cost the United States between $37 billion and $117.5 billion so far. emmepress.com
- [● 21 SOURCES] Depletion of ATACMS and PrSM stocks could limit U.S. deterrence against Russia and China. emmepress.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.news9live.com · www.haber7.com
- [● 30 SOURCES] U.S. Central Command nearly exhausted its pre‑war land‑based ATACMS/PrSM stock but replenished from other U.S. supplies worldwide. emmepress.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.news9live.com · www.haber7.com · www.staradvertiser.com · +2 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The United States has used about half of its Tomahawk cruise‑missile stock during the war. emmepress.com · www.staradvertiser.com · eawaz.com · www.haber7.com · www.topky.sk · +1 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The war with Iran began in late February 2024. emmepress.com · www.news9live.com · www.haber7.com · www.tromaktiko.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] The United States used almost all Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) during the five‑month war with Iran.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United States fired a large portion of its Tomahawk cruise missiles during the war with Iran.