Middle East: US watchdog finds ammunition shortage in case of war with Iran
A report by a US agency confirms what the government has long disputed: The Iran war has depleted US ammunition supplies. The financial impact is also becoming clearer.
A US Department of Defense watchdog has reported that the "Operation Epic Fury" in Iran has caused ammunition shortages and revealed supply chain bottlenecks in the defense industry. The Pentagon's Inspector General found that the operation has created strategic gaps in ammunition stockpiles. To address these shortages, the Defense Department is streamlining procurement processes and stockpiling critical materials and ammunition.
The report covers the period from April 1 to June 30 and comes amid controversy over ammunition shortages, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump previously denying reports of shortages.
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