U.S Military Crippled with only 25% Patriot Missiles Left — Trump’s Reckless Iran war Drains Arsenal
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U.S Military Crippled with only 25% Patriot Missiles Left — Trump’s Reckless Iran war Drains Arsenal
The US military is facing a critical shortage, with only 25% of Patriot missile interceptors remaining due to intense usage in the Middle East.
Trump’s escalation of the Iran conflict and the bombing of Iranian nuclear sites have drained vital stockpiles, forcing a temporary halt on weapons transfers to Ukraine.
This freeze sparked political turmoil, but was later reversed amid rising tensions with Putin.
With Iran’s growing ballistic missile arsenal and limited US production capacity, the Pentagon warns this crisis could jeopardize future military operations worldwide.
Stay tuned as this unfolding situation threatens global security.
Iran’s Army has unveiled three new domestically-developed VTOL drones—Homa, Dideban, and Shahin-1—at a military base in Zahedan. Designed for electronic warfare and harsh terrain, the drones offer advanced capabilities: Homa conducts high-altitude night reconnaissance, Dideban enables precision targeting with swarm tactics, and Shahin-1 delivers high-speed suicide strikes. The showcase signals Iran’s growing focus on drone warfare and unmanned systems amid rising regional tensions. Tehran insists its missile and UAV programs remain non-negotiable in defense strategy.
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Giant billboards of Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa have appeared in Damascus, thanking Trump for lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria. The hoardings read “Strong Leaders Make Peace” and “Syrian People Thank You.” This follows Trump’s June 30 executive order ending broad sanctions to support Syria’s post-Assad regime. Al-Sharaa, a controversial former Al-Nusra figure, has pledged inclusive governance. Trump met him in May, calling him “tough” and “attractive,” marking the first U.S.-Syria leader meeting in 20+ years.
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The United States has confirmed it is sending another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to help the war-torn nation counter Russia's escalating aerial assaults. This decision comes as former President Donald Trump issued a strong statement, bashing Russian President Vladimir Putin for his aggressive military strategy. For months, Ukraine has pleaded for more advanced air defense, as the previous freeze in U.S. military aid allowed Russian warplanes to dominate the skies and launch devastating strikes with ballistic missiles like the Iskander and the hypersonic Kinzhal.
The Patriot system is considered Ukraine's only reliable and effective shield against these specific high-speed threats. Its advanced radar and PAC-3 MSE interceptors are critical for protecting high-value targets, including the capital city of Kyiv, and vital energy infrastructure that Russia has systematically targeted. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine needs more of these systems, as the current six to eight units leave vast areas of the country exposed to Russian attacks.
However, the deployment is not without risks. Each Patriot missile costs between $2-4 million, and Russia actively targets these valuable systems on the battlefield. The U.S. itself has a limited global inventory of Patriot units, balancing urgent requests from Ukraine with strategic commitments to allies in the Middle East and the South China Sea. This deployment signals a critical phase in the Russia-Ukraine war, testing both Ukrainian resilience and American strategic resolve.
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