The United States may be burning through critical munitions at an unsustainable pace in the Iran conflict, raising concerns about readiness for a potential confrontation with China. Experts warn this imbalance could leave Washington strategically exposed if tensions escalate in the Indo-Pacific, where high-intensity warfare would demand even greater firepower. As production ramps up, the bigger question remains: is the Iran war quietly eroding America’s ability to deter its most powerful rival?
