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US Military Faces Critical Shortage of Patriot Missiles in Europe Amid Iran Conflict

The U.S. military is experiencing a severe shortage of Patriot missile interceptors in Europe, raising concerns about NATO's defense capabilities against potential Russian attacks. This situation is largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has depleted missile stocks as resources are redirected to the Middle East.

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