# Exclusive: Officials say Iran war leaves US Patriot stocks in Europe 'beyond critical'

https://mins.news/en/item/34599

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-27 15:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/3SDqmwb

> Officials characterize the U.S. military’s European supply of advanced missile interceptors as a “beyond critical” shortage, with much of the shortfall linked to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran.

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