U.S. Has Used Nearly All Its Stockpile of Long-Range Missiles in Iran War, Sources Say

Updated on: August 4, 2026 / 7:11 PM EDT / CBS News

U.S. Has Used Nearly All Its Stockpile of Long-Range Missiles in Iran War, Sources Say

TL;DR

  • The U.S. has used virtually all of its Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles.
  • Dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors, such as Patriot and THAAD, are a pressing concern.
  • It may take until mid-2029 to return to pre-war inventory levels for Patriot and THAAD interceptors.
  • Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated the U.S. military has everything it needs.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has previously dismissed concerns about U.S. stockpiles.