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  "id": 125483,
  "title": "U.S. has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Reuters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/u-s-has-used-virtually-all-of-its-long-range-precision-missiles-125483",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T10:44:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNBC World",
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    "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/us-has-used-virtually-all-of-its-long-range-precision-missiles-report.html"
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  "account": "The United States has reportedly exhausted a significant portion of its long-range precision missile stockpile during its five-month conflict with Iran, according to sources familiar with the matter. These advanced weapons, including the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), play a crucial role in the military's arsenal, enabling accurate strikes from a distance. However, the extent to which the U.S. has depleted its supply of these munitions has not been previously disclosed. The sources caution that the dwindling missile supplies could limit the U.S.'s ability to deter adversaries, including Russia and China. While the Pentagon maintains that America possesses the most powerful military in the world and has ample munitions for any conflict, analysts express concern about the availability of such weapons in the event of a prolonged engagement with a nation like China, which has strong air defenses. The supply figures have raised concerns within the administration, with some officials advocating for more cautious approaches to avoid depleting critical weapon stocks.",
  "summary": "The US Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its war with Iran. According to people familiar with the data, the US has used \"virtually all\" of its Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM). These surface-to-surface weapons are an important part of the military's arsenal, allowing accurate strikes from a safe distance.\n\nThe long-range munitions have also played a key role in other conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, where US-supplied ATACMS have allowed Ukrainian forces to attack targets inside Russia. The PrSM is a newer, more advanced generation that will replace the ATACMS, which have a shorter range. Each of these missiles costs over $1 million.\n\nThe US began its war with Iran in February, launched jointly with Israel by President Donald Trump, who predicted a short conflict. However, as the war has dragged on for five months, concerns have been raised about the military's readiness for future conflicts due to the depleted missile supplies. The sources declined to say how many of each munition the US had left.",
  "key_points": [
    "U.S. has used nearly all long-range precision missiles in Iran war",
    "ATACMS and PrSM munitions significantly depleted",
    "Concerns about limited deterrence against Russia, China"
  ],
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        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "U.S. has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Reuters",
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        "title": "Exclusive-US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say",
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        "title": "US has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles in Iran war, sources say",
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        "title": "US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, say sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/us-has-used-virtually-all-of-its-long-range-precision-missiles-during-132187",
        "published": "2026-08-04T13:03:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/us-has-used-virtually-all-of-its-long-range-precision-missiles-during-133768",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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