{"id":2661619,"date":"2026-09-15T12:01:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T16:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-inspector-general-says-iran-war-has-caused-strategic-inventory-shortfalls-of-u-s-munitions\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T12:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T16:05:40","slug":"pentagon-inspector-general-says-iran-war-has-caused-strategic-inventory-shortfalls-of-u-s-munitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-inspector-general-says-iran-war-has-caused-strategic-inventory-shortfalls-of-u-s-munitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon Inspector General Says Iran War Has Caused &#8216;Strategic Inventory Shortfalls&#8217; of U.S. Munitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpentagon-inspector-general-says-iran-war-has-caused-strategic-inventory-shortfalls-of-u-s-munitions%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2661619&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The provided content includes a webpage section with a &#8220;Read more&#8230;&#8221; button that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trouble-at-the-fed-investigation-into-lisa-cooks-academic-record-raises-questions\/\" title=\"Issues Arise at Federal Reserve: Scrutiny of Lisa Cook&#039;s Educational Background Sparks Concerns\">reveals additional facts<\/a> upon clicking. The extended content features a detailed report about the U.S. military&#8217;s operations related to Iran, highlighting a meaningful shortage of vital weaponry exacerbated by ongoing conflict. It mentions the U.S. Department of War&#8217;s efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breitbart-business-digest-bidenflation-nation\/\" title=\"Breitbart Business Digest: Bidenflation Nation\">address supply chain issues<\/a> through streamlined procurement and stockpiling. Despite reports of shortages, officials like Secretary of War Pete Hegseth deny current supply issues, asserting that weapons production is at an all-time high under President Trump, with ongoing deliveries to U.S. forces overseas. The report estimates Operation Epic Fury&#8217;s total cost at over $33 billion as of June,with over 50,000 servicemembers deployed and numerous air missions conducted across the region. The mission aims to weaken Iran&#8217;s military capabilities,with European allies providing significant logistical support. Total U.S. spending on the conflict is estimated between $80 billion and $100 billion.The outcome and timeline remain uncertain, with political implications surrounding prolonged involvement and resource expenditure, especially with upcoming midterm elections. Additional webpage components include advertising prompts and a form for submitting corrections or feedback.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A Monday report from the War Department\u2019s inspector general highlighted a critical shortage of vital U.S. weaponry, which is being exacerbated by the war with Iran.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe munitions expenditure in [Operation Epic Fury] has resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply,\u201d the <a href=\"https:\/\/media.defense.gov\/2026\/Sep\/09\/2003993626\/-1\/-1\/1\/OEF_Q3_JUN2026_FINAL_508%20SECURE.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo mitigate these constraints\u2026 the [Department of War] is working to streamline procurement processes and production lead times, and to stockpile critical materials, components, and selected munitions to respond rapidly to a contingency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has denied that U.S. munitions are running low, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/national-security\/pentagon-watchdog-says-iran-war-led-munitions-shortfall-rcna597019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according<\/a> to NBC News.<\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump echoed that sentiment on  <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/117270313550921566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monday,<\/a> writing that America is making daily deliveries of top-tier equipment to U.S. forces overseas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve just received a Report that the United States is producing more Exquisite and Elite Weapons than at any time in our History,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey are being delivered on a daily basis to our Forces in the Middle East, and beyond. Our Defense Company Factories are moving 24\/7, while at the same time building, on average, 4 to 5 largescale brand new Plants, each!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Trump added, \u201cA primary focus of this production has been Patriots, THAAD Systems, Tomahawks, and other Standard Missile Systems, of which we already have large numbers in stock.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The IG report estimated the cost of Operation Epic Fury \u2014 which began back in February \u2014 to be $33.4 billion as of June 29. This included $22.3 billion for munitions and $3.7 billion in equipment losses.<\/p>\n<p>Another $79.2 million was spent on \u201cevacuation related expenses for State personnel and their family members, U.S. citizens, and eligible third-country nationals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Over 50,000 American servicemembers have been deployed \u201cthroughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility,\u201d while the U.S. Transportation Command has conducted over 1,500 air missions thus far.<\/p>\n<p>The report also cited General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who said the goal of the mission is to \u201cdisrupt, degrade, deny, and destroy Iran\u2019s ability to conduct and sustain combat operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, European partners were praised for helping U.S. forces execute 5,000 flights by providing \u201csignificant access, basing, and overflight permission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Three U.S. officials, and several others familiar with the cost estimates for the conflict, told NBC News that the U.S. has spent between $80 billion and $100 billion in total.<\/p>\n<p>Following U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/cnn-reporter-trashes-operation-midnight-hammer-story-just-fell-apart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attacks<\/a> against Iranian nuclear facilities during Operation Midnight Hammer last year, it was widely believed the conflict would be wrapped up in several weeks, especially given Trump\u2019s campaign promises of no new wars.<\/p>\n<p>Prolonged foreign entanglement, and higher fuel prices, have given Democrats major campaign talking points with the midterm elections just seven weeks away, yet Trump has maintained that operations will conclude \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/trump-says-iran-war-will-end-right-after-us-midterm-elections-2026-09-09\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right after<\/a>\u201d the midterms.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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