US ‘struggling with missile shortages’ as Iran war enters day 12
Source claims Washington seeking allied support as logistics strain grows
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The United States is facing mounting logistical pressure in its military campaign against Iran as the conflict enters its 12th day, with shortages of air defence missiles reportedly affecting American operations in the region.
An informed military source with knowledge of US Army operations told Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV that American forces are rapidly redeploying weapons from other strategic theatres to West Asia in an effort to sustain their military posture.
According to the source, stockpiles of air defence interceptors in the region have been significantly depleted following repeated missile and drone attacks by Iranian forces during what Tehran has described as Operation True Promise 4.
The source said US forces were now racing to move weapons systems from other parts of the world as existing defensive systems struggle to keep pace with the volume of strikes.
Washington has not publicly confirmed any such shortages.
The reported logistical strain comes amid escalating fighting between Iran, Israel and the United States after a series of air strikes targeting Iranian military and political infrastructure.
Tehran has responded with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks against Israeli targets and US-linked military facilities across the region.
Iranian officials say dozens of strike waves have been launched since the start of the conflict.
The military source cited by Press TV said recent attacks had exposed gaps in US and allied air defence systems.
The source also claimed that US President Donald Trump had appealed to several European and Southeast Asian allies for additional military support.
According to the account, Washington asked partners to deploy naval assets and radar systems capable of helping intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
The source said the requests were largely rejected by allied governments, with only one country reportedly indicating it might consider the appeal amid domestic political pressure.
The claims have not been independently verified.
Analysts say some US allies may be wary of being drawn further into a widening regional conflict, particularly given concerns over potential disruption to global energy supplies and shipping routes.
The war has already forced airspace closures and disrupted flights across parts of the Gulf, while markets have reacted nervously to the possibility of a broader confrontation in the Middle East.
Energy officials have also warned that continued escalation could threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.
Despite diplomatic pressure and growing international concern, there are few signs that the fighting is nearing de-escalation.
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