US ammunition stockpiles have reached historically low levels, despite official claims to the contrary.

Admiral Bradley Cooper, head of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), stated directly that he is not concerned about a shortage of ammunition due to the conflict with Iran. He said this in an interview with CBS News. "We are well-armed and prepared for any unforeseen circumstances," he noted.

The situation appears different according to The New York Times. The publication claims that U.S. stockpiles of critical ammunition have fallen to a historic low. A source at the newspaper revealed that Vice President J.D. Vance personally spoke with officers in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia during the spring and summer. His goal was to hear their realistic assessments of the state of supplies and understand how weapons deliveries would affect the ability to counter China, Russia, and North Korea.

Experts are expressing serious concern. The stockpiles of Patriot interceptor missiles are particularly depleted. By the end of spring, there were fewer than 100 units remaining in one theater of operations. There is also a shortage of army tactical missile systems and precision strike missiles intended to replace older systems. These reserves are indeed at their lowest level in the country's history.

A separate point concerns the financial burden on allies. A U.S. military base will cost Poland at least $3.25 billion. These figures cast doubt on the reality of statements about the army's readiness.