Overview
- Officials say U.S. air-defense stockpiles could be stressed to depletion if the fighting continues for weeks.
- President Donald Trump has publicly said the strikes could continue for several more weeks, creating a gap with internal warnings.
- Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine cautioned that munitions shortfalls and limited allied support would raise risks to operations and U.S. personnel.
- Sources note that defeating a single incoming missile can require two or three interceptors, accelerating burn rates.
- People familiar with internal discussions report deepening concern that the conflict with Iran could spiral out of control.