Pentagon Watchdog Reports US Munitions Shortfall After Iran War

A Pentagon inspector general report released in September 2026 found that the war with Iran has left the U.S. military facing a shortfall of munitions. The report also says U.S. weapons stockpiles and military bases were hit during the war, and that the conflict has cost about $38 billion. It describes the shortfalls as "strategic" and says U.S. basing plans in the Middle East remain uncertain.

The findings were reported by multiple outlets and confirmed by the U.S. military. The report is the latest official assessment of the war's impact on U.S. forces and regional posture.