The U.S. military is facing a severe shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, with current stockpiles reportedly at only 25% of the level required for potential conflicts. -This depletion, exacerbated by the recent defense of Al Udeid Air Base against an Iranian missile barrage and extensive aid to Ukraine,

The United States has about 25% of the Patriot air defense missile stockpiles remaining that are needed for the Pentagon’s military plans, The Guardian reports. According to the outlet, the depletion of the stockpiles led to the suspension of supplies to Ukraine.

The US Department of Defense (DoD) currently has only 25 percent of the interceptors needed for all its military plans, with conflicts in the Middle East contributing to the shortage.

The stockpile has fallen so low that concerns have been raised inside the Pentagon that future U.S. military operations could be jeopardized.

The U.S. has temporarily halted the delivery of certain weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about dwindling U.S. arms stockpiles.