The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to a significant depletion of the United States military's missile stockpiles, creating a 'near-term risk' of shortages for future conflicts. A report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals that within just seven weeks of fighting, the US military expended at least 45% of its Precision Strike Missiles, nearly half of its THAAD missile inventory, and over 1,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles—approximately ten times its annual procurement rate. Experts warn that replenishing these munitions could take between one and four years, raising concerns about US military readiness, particularly in the western Pacific region. The financial burden of the conflict is also substantial, with costs estimated between $28 billion and $35 billion, equating to nearly $1 billion per day. While US officials assert that the military can still execute operations as needed, the current inventory of critical munitions is insufficient for prolonged engagements or conflicts against near-peer adversaries like China. The Pentagon's reliance on expensive high-end munitions, coupled with production bottlenecks and funding delays, complicates the situation further.