Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-has-led-to-us-munitions-shortfalls-pentagon-inspector-confirmsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pentagon Watchdog Confirms Munitions Shortfalls and Base Damage from Iran Warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-has-led-to-us-munitions-shortfalls-pentagon-inspector-confirmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-has-led-to-us-munitions-shortfalls-pentagon-inspector-confirms#u72980Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:06:30 +0000The Pentagon Inspector General reports that the war with Iran has caused munitions shortfalls and a bottleneck in stockpiles, with over $22 billion in munitions already expended. Iranian missile and drone strikes have damaged dozens of aircraft and hundreds of buildings at U.S. bases. Simultaneously, the Congressional Budget Office reports the conflict has cost $38 billion to date, with expenditures projected to increase by $3 billion per month. The CBO further indicates the war is driving up inflation for Americans.Why it mattersThese findings represent the first formal review of the conflict