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womanofthehills

(10,920 posts) Thu Mar 5, 2026, 08:50 AM Thursday

Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warning that a war with Iran will drain the Pentagon's stockpiles and lea [View all]

So here we have former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warning that a war with Iran will drain the Pentagon’s stockpiles and leave the US exposed against rivals like Russia and China.
The US is burning through costly interceptors and missiles,sometimes to shoot down drones worth only about $20,000,while production takes years to catch up.
Washington risks hollowing out its arsenal and weakening its own strategic position.

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Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warning that a war with Iran will drain the Pentagon's stockpiles and lea [View all] womanofthehills Thursday OP

I don't believe it leftstreet Thursday #1

Going to war with Iran was a very stupid idea. And they believe, again, that it will be a walk in the park. Dave Bowman Thursday #2

These people are stupid enough to not know how stupid they are. ananda Thursday #8

They are perfect examples of the Dunning-Kruger effect. Dave Bowman Thursday #10

Would be world conquerors get so confident wnylib Thursday #3

War profiteers will gladly restock the Pentagon's depleted arsenals. sop Thursday #4

The so-called no bid contracts are not going to the contractors that actually build the needed supplies harumph Thursday #9

But ... but .... We were told war with Iran was for the purpose of keeping us safe!! Diamond_Dog Thursday #5

Remember when W's translation team keep ignoring Clinton's team warning them about Al Quedia? Chasstev365 Thursday #6

No, Donny said our supplies were unlimited. UNLIMITED! tanyev Thursday #7

If the Chinese wanted to really rattle our cage, they would move mass troops to ports and put the navy to sea. dutch777 Thursday #11

Krasnov thinks he has an Elven quiver like Legolas'. Ilsa Thursday #12

K&R UTUSN Thursday #13