The Hill: US may need four years to replenish munitions stockpiles

The initial phase of US military operations against Iran consumed a significant amount of ammunition, and replenishing depleted stockpiles could take at least four years, according to an assessment published by The Hill.

The newspaper noted that meeting such a timeline would require Congress to approve the necessary funding.

However, the recent resumption of US strikes on Iran could further delay efforts to restore ammunition reserves, as additional military operations are expected to increase demand for munitions.

US President Donald Trump has previously argued that the country's military budget for 2027 should be increased by 50%, to $1.5 trillion.

The United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28.

In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding providing for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

However, on the night of July 8, the United States resumed large-scale strikes against Iran, accusing Tehran of violating provisions of the agreement related to the Strait of Hormuz.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov