TASS23.04.2026DefenseRussia
US Missile Stockpile Depletion Raises Taiwan Defense Concerns
Over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles used in Iran war; replenishment could take up to 6 years, WSJ reports
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- The US has used over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles and 1,500-2,000 air defense interceptors in the war with Iran, with full replenishment potentially taking six years.
- This has sparked concerns about Washington's ability to defend Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion, though officials say no imminent conflict is expected and Xi Jinping is preparing for a summit with Trump in Beijing next month.
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The US has used over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles and 1,500-2,000 air defense interceptors in the war with Iran, with full replenishment potentially taking six years. This has sparked concerns about Washington's ability to defend Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion, though officials say no imminent conflict is expected and Xi Jinping is preparing for a summit with Trump in Beijing next month.
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