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Pentagon inspector general says Iran war has caused weapons shortages

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

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The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.

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  • The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:10:25 UTC.

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  5. Iranian foreign minister will head to China for talks, as Pentagon reveals financial cost of war

  6. Pentagon inspector general says Iran war has caused weapons shortages

  7. Iran war has cost well over $33.4 billion, Pentagon report says

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Iran war has cost well over $33.4 billion, Pentagon report says

The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion - most of it on munitions - and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News