Pentagon officials are reportedly concerned about an "alarmingly low" supply of Tomahawk missiles after the U.S. military fired approximately 850 into Iran during the ongoing four-week conflict.
The high rate of missile usage has prompted internal discussions within the U.S. military about increasing production and replenishing stockpiles, with some officials describing the supply in the Middle East as nearing "Winchester" status.
Each Tomahawk missile costs over $2 million, and one was reportedly responsible for a strike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, killing 175 people, including children.
Analysts estimate that the 850 missiles used represent about a quarter of the U.S. military's total Tomahawk stockpile, and replenishing them could take several years, potentially creating a gap for other conflicts.
Despite concerns, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt assert that the U.S. military has sufficient munitions, while President Donald Trump met with defense manufacturers to quadruple production of "exquisite class weaponry."
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