Inspector General says Iran war caused US munitions shortfalls

UPDATE - follow-up to Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms: The US defence department’s inspector general says the war with Iran has created shortfalls in ammunition and a bottleneck in resupply. The watchdog notes that the United States spent more than $22 billion on munitions between February and June, creating what it calls strategic inventory shortfalls. President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that US munitions supplies are virtually unlimited and dismissed reports of shortages as fake news. The inspector’s findings directly contradict the president’s claim. The report highlights that the resupply chain cannot keep pace with the high spending rate. Officials say the shortfall could affect readiness if not addressed.