• US Democratic Senator Mark Kelly warned that US military ammunition and tactical missile stockpiles are severely depleted.
  • Kelly said President Donald Trump dragged the US into war with Iran without a strategic goal, plan, or timeline.
  • Pentagon reports indicate it would take years to replenish stocks of missiles such as Tomahawks, ATACMS, and SM-3.
  • Kelly warned that the US may not be able to defend itself in a prolonged conflict.
  • The Pentagon is seeking approval for a defense budget of nearly $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027.
  • The war with Iran has cost the US approximately $25 billion through the end of April, mostly on ammunition.

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