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title: "Dangerous Deficit: US Army Has Depleted Nearly 80% of THAAD Missiles in Conflict with Iran"
description: "🚨 The US Army has depleted nearly 80% of THAAD missiles and half of its Patriot stock in the conflict with Iran. Allies in the Persian Gulf are sounding the alarm: the shortage of munitions puts their protection at risk. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 #Iran #USA #AirDefense"
date: 2026-08-05T01:04:01.000Z
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# Dangerous Deficit: US Army Has Depleted Nearly 80% of THAAD Missiles in Conflict with Iran

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The Pentagon has sounded the alarm: stocks of key munitions for US air defense systems have reached critically low levels. According to the latest data, the US military has expended nearly 80% of its interceptor missiles for the THAAD system — one of the main elements of protection against ballistic threats. This situation has become particularly acute against the backdrop of the ongoing military confrontation with Iran.

### Scale of Losses: The Numbers That Were Kept Silent

Before the start of the active phase of the conflict with Iran, the US arsenal held approximately 452 THAAD missiles and about 2,200 Patriot missiles. However, according to sources, since the start of hostilities, US troops have used almost four-fifths of all available THAAD missiles. Additionally, about half of the Patriot missile reserves have been expended.

These figures were previously unpublished, but now they are becoming the basis for serious discussions within the US military leadership. As experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) note, the current level of reserves does not allow for guaranteeing full protection not only of US bases but also of allies in the region.

### Ally Reaction: Fear of Retaliation

Arab states in the Persian Gulf, which largely depend on US air defense systems, have expressed serious concern. According to several officials interviewed by CNN, the shortage of missiles could significantly reduce the ability of regional partners to intercept Iranian missiles and drones — especially in the event of an escalation of the conflict.

If US President Donald Trump decides to resume strikes on Iran, as he planned last weekend, allies will face the real risk of being left without reliable protection. This is already the second case in recent weeks when high-ranking Trump advisors have raised the issue of the critical reduction of ammunition stocks.

### Additional Deficit: ATACMS, PrSM, and Tomahawk

The problem is not limited to air defense systems alone. Reuters previously reported that the US Army has practically exhausted its stocks of long-range precision-guided missiles — including ATACMS, PrSM, and Tomahawk. These munitions play a key role in striking targets at significant distances, and their shortage limits the capabilities of the US command.

### Attempts at Diplomatic Resolution

Against the backdrop of military tension, reports of a possible diplomatic breakthrough have appeared in the media. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington and Tehran are "a step away from a peaceful agreement" if the parties agree on control conditions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to sources, Iran has already lowered its demands, which could become the basis for de-escalation.

### What's Next?

The situation with ammunition puts the Pentagon in a difficult position: either urgently increase production and procurement or review the strategy for the use of force in the region. For now, US allies in the Persian Gulf are waiting for decisions that could determine their security in the coming months.