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  1. Pentagon orders defense industry to wartime footing after US fired thousands of missiles in Iran war
  2. UpdatePentagon watchdog says Iran war cost $33.4 billion through June 30, caused munitions shortfall — this issue
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Pentagon watchdog says Iran war cost $33.4 billion through June 30, caused munitions shortfall

Iran war
Political Guyentist · September 15, 20261 min read

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The inspector general's tally also counts $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic sites in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump deny any shortage.

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On Sept. 14, the Pentagon ordered defense firms onto wartime footing.

More from the reportAt least 30 large U.S. drones were destroyed in the report's Feb. 28 to June 30 window — one of several losses the tally covers.3 details
  • At least 30 large U.S. drones were destroyed in the report's Feb. 28 to June 30 window — one of several losses the tally covers.
  • The report estimates more than 45% of Patriot interceptors were used.
  • CSIS rates 7 munitions at 'critical' inventory levels.

What we’re less sure of2 of 7 claims