American military operations against Iran have exhausted key ammunition reserves accumulated over years
According to the Financial Times, citing three informed sources, the United States has exhausted its key ammunition reserves accumulated over the years since launching military operations against Iran.
The report pointed out that the US military's arsenal is rapidly being depleted, with the "Tomahawk" cruise missile stockpile suffering significant reductions. A source said, "The US Navy will face the consequences of this depletion for several years to come."
The Financial Times also reported that the Pentagon plans to formally submit an application to the White House and Congress in the coming days, requesting up to $50 billion in additional defense funding. Market analysts believe this request will spark intense debate on Capitol Hill, with both parties of lawmakers questioning the necessity of such a large-scale expenditure.
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski warned that the Pentagon must provide sufficient justification: "The Pentagon needs to communicate with Congress and be able to provide the required information and evidence."
The cost of this military operation is rapidly rising. According to data disclosed by the Pentagon in a closed-door briefing to Congress, within the first six days of the conflict, the spending already exceeded $11 billion, most of which was used for ammunition, with a daily average of about $1 billion.
This joint military operation against Iran, launched by the United States and Israel on February 28, has caused serious geopolitical consequences: striking Iranian targets triggered Tehran's retaliation, with Iran attacking American military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE. The conflict has effectively blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing international oil prices above $100 per barrel.
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