Iran Israel US war: Why a prolonged war with Iran will constrain the U.S.

Mar 25, 2026 · 884 words · By Sambavi Parthasarathy

Analysis Summary

“The conflict in West Asia began with the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran on February 28.”

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“Analysts said that the war would last as long as Iran had missiles or until the Gulf nations ran out of interceptors.”

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“A significant number of munitions, especially missiles and interceptors, have been used by all parties engaged in the conflict.”

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“Iran has launched over 1,400 ballistic missiles and 3,400 drones between February 28 and March 23.”

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“The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio waived Congress approval to pass $16.46 billion in military sales to UAE and Kuwait.”

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“The U.S. approved an emergency sale of 12,000 bomb casings worth $151.8 million to Israel.”

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“The Pentagon has requested more than $200 billion to fund the war in Iran.”

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“Operation Epic Fury is estimated to have cost $16.5 billion by its 12th day.”

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“The U.S. has expended 158 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors in less than a week.”

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“The U.S. has used 139 Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancements.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to confirm PAC-3 MSE missile deployments.

“Almost 20% of the U.S.’s net imports of critical minerals directly come from China.”

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“The U.S. will require around $2 billion to replace THAAD interceptors used in the first six days.”

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“S&P Global reported that critical mineral shortages could pressure the Pentagon’s ability to replenish weapons stockpiles.”

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“Almost 15% of JASSM procurements have been expended in six days of the war.”

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“The U.S. has a net import reliance exceeding 90% for antimony and gallium.”

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