The U.S. Army has used most of its stockpile of long-range precision missiles during the five-month war with Iran, according to people familiar with the matter. The report suggests that some of the military’s most accurate strike weapons have been consumed at a very high rate over the course of the conflict.

The scale of the reported use points to the intensity of the fighting and the heavy demand placed on advanced missile systems. Long-range precision weapons are a critical part of modern military operations because they allow forces to strike targets at distance with greater accuracy.

If the stockpile has been reduced to the level described by sources, the issue is likely to draw attention in Washington over supply levels, production capacity and broader military readiness. A rapid drawdown of specialized munitions can also raise concerns about how quickly those weapons can be replaced during an extended conflict.

The reported depletion adds another dimension to the war with Iran, highlighting not only battlefield pressures but also the strain such a campaign can place on U.S. defense inventories. It underscores how prolonged warfare can test even large arsenals when advanced weapons are used continuously.