Watchdog says military facing munition shortage, spent $33 billion on Iran war

A newly released Pentagon inspector general report has revealed that the four-month US military campaign in Iran, designated Operation Epic Fury, has cost $33 billion and resulted in strategic ammunition shortfalls. The findings contrast with previous military claims of adequate supplies and mark the first comprehensive watchdog assessment of the war's impact on American defense inventories.

The report details significant losses of US assets and highlights critical bottlenecks within the domestic defense industrial base's capacity to resupply expended weaponry. These supply chain strains and inventory depletions raise concerns regarding the long-term readiness of US military forces following the extensive munitions expenditure in the conflict.