Pentagon report reveals US munitions shortfall following Iran war
A Pentagon inspector general report has found that the US military faces a shortage of advanced munitions after its war with Iran, which cost roughly $33.4 billion in its first four months. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia accused Houthi rebels of wounding civilians in missile and drone attacks.
A new report from the Pentagon's inspector general has revealed that US armed forces are experiencing a shortage of advanced weaponry as a result of the war with Iran, a conflict that cost an estimated $33.4 billion in just its first four months.
Attacks in Saudi Arabia
Saudi officials said on Tuesday that Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen used ballistic missiles and drones in attacks that wounded 13 civilians in the kingdom's southern region. The previous day, Saudi Arabia had carried out dozens of air strikes on western Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on Saudi military facilities.
Diplomatic developments
Saudi Arabia has also requested a postponement of a planned meeting between Tehran and Gulf powers concerning the Strait of Hormuz, which had been scheduled to take place in Oman on Monday.
Separately, US President Donald Trump indicated he is now willing to negotiate with Iran, shifting from his earlier position that it was too soon to pursue a deal with Tehran to end the wider Middle East conflict.
The munitions shortfall highlighted in the Pentagon report underscores the financial and logistical strain the war has placed on the US military, as tensions continue between Iran and its regional allies on one side and Saudi Arabia, backed by the United States, on the other.