Reports indicate that the US has expended significant quantities of difficult-to-manufacture weapons during recent conflicts, including Operation Epic Fury. CBS News, citing unnamed sources, reported that much of the US global stockpile of long-range precision missiles has been used up. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimated that by the end of July 2026, the US had between 759 and 827 Patriot missiles left, roughly one-third of the 2,330 available before the conflict began. CSIS also estimated around 60% of terminal high altitude area defense (THAAD) missiles have been used.

Meanwhile, the Washington Post reported that Trump confronted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over a possible weapons shortfall. In response, Trump denied any munitions shortage and stated on Truth Social that "The 'leakers' of these treasonous statements are being hunted down," adding that "Long term jail sentences will be sought!" He also called the Washington Post's reporting "fake" and "treasonous."

Iran's Defence Minister Majid Ibn-e-Reza posted on X that "Each day, the signs of the enemy's diminishing capabilities become more apparent," and asserted that Iran's indigenous military technology surpasses imported systems in the region. He added that Iran's Armed Forces, supported by the nation's defence industry, are fully equipped to respond to any threat.

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