U.S. Military Stockpiles Low After Iran Conflict

U.S. com. U.S. fired 1,000 Tomahawk missiles in the opening phase of the conflict while producing only 90 to 100 Tomahawks per year. It also used 150 THAAD interceptors during the 12-Day War last summer against Iran's nuclear facilities while manufacturing about three dozen of those interceptors annually.

U.S. 7 million each to intercept Shahed drones that Iran produces for $50,000 or less. U.S. sought Ukrainian expertise on counter-drone tactics, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent advisers in response.

U.S. and Iran have made little progress. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. U.S. assistance to Iran.