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US fires 850 Tomahawks into Iran, triggering munitions stockpile concerns
world15 days ago

US fires 850 Tomahawks into Iran, triggering munitions stockpile concerns

Pentagon officials warn that about 850 Tomahawk missiles have been fired in the Iran conflict, prompting internal talks about replenishing stocks as the campaign continues; some observers say remaining missiles could be a small fraction of the arsenal, potentially creating a gap in broader operations, while preliminary findings link a Tomahawk strike to an elementary school in Minab that killed about 175 people.

Tomahawk Burn Rate Triggers Pentagon Stockpile Alarm in Iran War
world15 days ago

Tomahawk Burn Rate Triggers Pentagon Stockpile Alarm in Iran War

In four weeks of conflict with Iran, the U.S. has fired more than 850 Tomahawk missiles, prompting Pentagon concerns about dwindling inventories and plans to relocate stocks and accelerate production; missiles cost up to $3.6 million each and can take years to rebuild, leading to discussions of resupply at sea as officials insist there is no immediate shortage for ongoing operations.