Pentagon Watchdog Warns of Munitions Shortfall After Iran Conflict
A Defense Department inspector general report says US stockpiles of key munitions have been strained by the Iran war and face industrial bottlenecks, contrasting with President Trump's claims of "virtually unlimited" supplies.
A Pentagon watchdog report published Monday found that the United States military is facing shortages of key munitions as a result of the recent conflict with Iran, according to France 24.
The report, issued by a Defense Department inspector general, said the US faces "bottlenecks" in its industrial base that are hampering efforts to rebuild depleted stockpiles, the outlet reported.
The findings contradict assurances from President Donald Trump, who has said that US ammunition supplies are "virtually unlimited," according to the report cited by France 24.
France 24 did not specify which munitions were affected or provide further details on the scope of the shortages in the excerpt reviewed.
The report adds to scrutiny of US military readiness following American involvement in the conflict with Iran, though additional details on the extent of the industrial bottlenecks were not immediately available.
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- Iran war exposes US munitions shortfall, industrial bottlenecks, Pentagon report says — France 24 — English
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