US Has Nearly Exhausted Long-Range Precision Missile Stocks During Iran War: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Aug 4: The US Army has used almost all of its stockpile of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) during the five-month war with Iran, according to sources familiar with the data cited by Reuters.

The sources said the scale of depletion of the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and newer Precision Strike Missiles had not previously been publicly reported. They did not disclose the exact number of missiles remaining in US inventories.

The United States has also used slightly less than half of its global supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles since the conflict began, another source told Reuters.

Long-range precision missiles are considered a critical capability for the US military, allowing forces to strike targets from significant distances. Such weapons are viewed as especially important in any potential conflict with heavily defended adversaries, including China.

Responding to questions about US weapons stockpiles, the White House issued a statement from President Donald Trump saying the country had "far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need."

Trump said US defense companies were currently producing more munitions than ever before while expanding manufacturing facilities and equipment at record levels.

Another source familiar with the matter said US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American military operations in the Middle East, had nearly depleted its supply of land-based missiles available before the war. However, the command was able to replenish its stocks using weapons from other US military reserves around the world.

The reported depletion highlights challenges facing the US military in maintaining missile inventories while supporting major overseas operations and preparing for potential future conflicts.