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The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launching station is prepared to load onto a 4th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III at Fort Bliss, Texas, in 2019. (Staff Sgt. Cory D. Payne/U.S. Air Force/AP)

Top defense officials push back on concerns about U.S. munitions shortage

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The Pentagon is rapidly depleting its precision weapons in "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran, raising concerns about U.S. military readiness. Adm. Brad Cooper reported over 2,000 targets hit, while Iran retaliates with drones and missiles. President Trump claims munitions are sufficient, but officials warn of potential shortages impacting other regions, including the Indo-Pacific.

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