US Missile Stockpiles Dwindle: Costly Missiles Burned Faster Than Expected Against Iran's Cheap Drones

• US has used 'years' of critical munitions, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, against Iran, raising concerns about stockpiles.
• The Pentagon is preparing a $50 billion funding request for the war effort, expected to trigger a contentious debate in Congress.
• War costs already exceed $11 billion in the first six days, largely due to expensive munitions like Patriot and THAAD rounds.
• Iran deploys Shahed drones costing about $30,000 each, highlighting an asymmetry with US missiles costing millions.
• Lawmakers question the long-term financial and military cost, while the White House defends current stockpile levels.