Iran war drains US missile arsenal, fuels fears over weak China deterrence
The US Army has nearly depleted its stockpile of long-range precision missiles due to the ongoing war in Iran, raising alarms about military readiness for potential conflicts with China. The Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) are among the systems most affected, with sources indicating that US Central Command has almost exhausted its available land-based missiles. This depletion could hinder the US's ability to effectively counter advanced air-defense systems in a conflict with China.