CONFLICT● ELEVATEDAug 19 · Aug 19, 2026, 4:18 PM
Why does the U.S. military seem stymied in the war with Iran?
NPR News
Defense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly.
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