U.S. Patriot missile stocks in Europe are ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say

U.S. military and NATO officials report that Patriot missile stocks in Europe have reached a beyond critical shortage. This deficit is largely driven by President Donald Trump's six-month war against Iran. The shortfall specifically involves advanced interceptors essential for defending against Russian ballistic missiles, which has significantly increased concerns regarding NATO's vulnerability to a potential Russian attack. The situation illustrates the cascading fallout from the conflict as the U.S. struggles to maintain European defenses.