https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-inspector-general-says-22-3b-spent-on-iran-war-munitions-has-caused-strategic-inventory-shortfallsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-inspector-general-says-22-3b-spent-on-iran-war-munitions-has-caused-strategic-inventory-shortfallshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-inspector-general-says-22-3b-spent-on-iran-war-munitions-has-caused-strategic-inventory-shortfalls#u69986Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:06:47 +0000The Pentagon inspector general issued its first review of the Iran war, revealing that the United States has spent $22.3 billion on munitions and now faces strategic inventory shortages and production bottlenecks. Persistent industrial hurdles include a lack of high-grade explosives and difficulties producing solid rocket motors. In addition to weapon deficits, the conflict caused damage to hundreds of U.S. buildings and aircraft. Overall costs for the military engagement have reached tens of billions of dollars, with ongoing monthly expenses climbing as agencies tally the financial and materi