{"id":30735,"date":"2026-08-07T05:52:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T00:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=30735"},"modified":"2026-08-07T05:52:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T00:52:34","slug":"us-war-with-iran-is-the-us-running-out-of-missiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=30735","title":{"rendered":"US war with Iran: Is the US running out of missiles?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"zephr-anchor\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\"><em>This story appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/the-logoff-newsletter-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Logoff<\/a>, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/pages\/logoff-newsletter-trump-administration-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\"><strong>Welcome to The Logoff:<\/strong> As the Iran war drags on, the US may be running perilously low on key munitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\"><strong>What\u2019s happening?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us-has-used-virtually-all-its-long-range-precision-missiles-during-iran-war-2026-08-04\/\">According to reporting by Reuters this week<\/a>, the US has used \u201cvirtually all\u201d of its stockpiles of two kinds of precision long-range missiles since the start of the US-Iran war in late February. Its defensive capabilities may be slipping, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/08\/04\/politics\/us-iran-key-missile-interceptors-low\">CNN reported on Tuesday<\/a> that the US has also depleted \u201cnearly 80%\u201d of its supply of THAAD interceptor missiles and around half of its Patriot interceptors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\"><strong>What do these shortages mean for the Iran conflict? <\/strong>1) They could limit the US\u2019s military options against Iran. Reporting suggests that this is already happening. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/07\/25\/us\/politics\/trump-iran-military.html\">According to the New York Times<\/a>, President Donald Trump decided against a \u201cmajor escalation\u201d of the US-Iran war late last month after three US troops were killed, at least partially because of concerns about munitions shortages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\">2) The shortage of interceptors increases the danger for US troops and allies in the region. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/national-security\/2026\/08\/shortage-weapons-shaping-war-iran\/688201\/?gift=SCYx-5scVta3-cr_IlgTyXQSWuesv87bq2-v0wr0MeM\">According to the Atlantic<\/a>, US forces are now at the point where they have to make snap decisions about whether to use an interceptor or ride out an attack. They\u2019re also at a mathematical disadvantage; the US has relatively few interceptors, which cost millions to produce. Iran, meanwhile, can hurl <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/podcasts\/483704\/iran-war-shahed-136-drone-explained\">mass-produced drones<\/a> at the US for about $35,000 each.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\"><strong>How is Trump responding?<\/strong> Not well. The shortages are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/national-security\/2026\/08\/05\/trump-hegseth-clashed-camp-david-over-iran-missile-depletion-concerns\/\">reportedly causing friction<\/a> between Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the president has lashed out on social media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\">\u201cThe U.S. has massive amounts of \u2018munitions,\u2019 especially of certain types,\u201d Trump posted on Friday. \u201cThe \u2018leakers\u2019 of these treasonous statements are being hunted down. Long term jail sentences will be sought!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\"><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong> One effect of the shortage could be to encourage an end to the fighting. A new agreement over the Strait of Hormuz <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/iran-war-us-hormuz-trump-august-5-2026-ecdbd96f2b46c70beb5926d8508f9c55\">between Iran and Oman<\/a> is reportedly in the works, which could be a step toward ending the war \u2014 if the US is willing to make some concessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">And with that, it\u2019s time to log off\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\">Hi readers, this newsletter will be off tomorrow. We\u2019d like to preemptively encourage you to log off and enjoy the summer weekend. We\u2019ll see you back here on Monday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _10sa9omi itxwjq1 itxwjq0 pn04iq1\">Now, before we go: Did you know there are World Dog Surfing Championships? I did not, so I was especially delighted to encounter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/photography\/2026\/08\/photos-dogs-surfing\/688189\/?gift=l-COLasdRKc2g8P6_vfmMs9g6RyKpL0NczoJYF725Ec&amp;utm_source=copy-link&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=share\">this photo gallery<\/a> from the Atlantic, collecting competitors from several recent years. You can find them all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/photography\/2026\/08\/photos-dogs-surfing\/688189\/?gift=l-COLasdRKc2g8P6_vfmMs9g6RyKpL0NczoJYF725Ec&amp;utm_source=copy-link&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=share\">here<\/a> with a gift link \u2014 enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: As the Iran war drags on, the US may be running perilously low on key munitions. What\u2019s happening? 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