US Allies Running Low on Missiles as Iran War Costs Mount

Dwindling stockpiles and soaring costs: US allies struggle to contain Iranian attacks

3/16/2026, 10:53:21 AM en source ↗
Middle East ConflictUS-Israel War on IranGulf Security & Strait of HormuzIran Military ConflictIran Regional War

Summary

US allies are struggling to sustain their air defence operations against ongoing Iranian drone and missile attacks, with stockpiles of interceptor missiles dwindling and operational costs soaring. France in particular is reported to be running critically low on air-launched interceptor missiles used to shoot down Iranian drones over the UAE. The situation highlights the growing strain on Western military resources as the conflict with Iran drags on.

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Preview France is reportedly running low on air-launched interceptor missiles it uses to take down Iranian drones over the UAE
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