{"id":931170,"date":"2026-09-01T11:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/01\/is-the-us-running-out-of-missiles\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T11:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:19:11","slug":"is-the-us-running-out-of-missiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/01\/is-the-us-running-out-of-missiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the US running out of missiles?"},"content":{"rendered":"

U.S. military power is immense but has its limits: Soldiers, sailors and Marines cannot fire missiles that do not exist. The war in Iran has used up much of the U.S. weapons stockpile, though the Pentagon is silent on how much remains. The answer to this question could determine President Donald Trump\u2019s next steps in the Persian Gulf, as well as whether America is ready for a potential war with China.<\/p>\n

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