The Pentagon is concerned that its supply of Tomahawk missiles is running low due to the war with Iran

During four weeks of military operations against Iran, the U.S. military fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles, raising concerns within the Department of Defense over the rapid depletion of these precision-guided weapons.

 According to The Washington Post, the volume of ammunition expended significantly exceeds the annual production rate, which amounts to only a few hundred units. The situation is forcing the Pentagon to consider redirecting missiles from other regions, particularly the Indo-Pacific, and urgently increasing industrial capacity.

The heavy reliance on Tomahawks stems from their ability to strike targets at distances exceeding 1,600 km, which allows for avoiding risks to pilots in the enemy’s airspace. Officials describe stockpiles in the Middle East as alarmingly low, noting that without intervention, arsenals could reach a critical threshold of ammunition depletion. Despite this, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the U.S. military retains all necessary resources to carry out any missions ordered by the president. Currently, the department continues to closely monitor missile stockpiles to assess readiness for future military operations beyond the Iranian conflict.

Earlier, Trump cited training as the main obstacle to transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy also offered the U.S. “thousands of drones” in exchange for the Tomahawks.