India, Sept. 15 -- A new report by US government inspectors general has shed light on the impact of the conflict with Iran on American military operations across West Asia. The assessment points to pressure on advanced weapons stocks, difficulties in replenishing munitions and extensive damage to US military and diplomatic facilities. The report was prepared jointly by inspectors general from the Pentagon, State Department and USAID. It covers the period from April 1 to June 30.

US Weapons Stocks Under Pressure

The report said the conflict has exposed shortages in strategic weapons inventories and bottlenecks in the US defence manufacturing system. Advanced missiles and air-defence interceptors have come under particular pressure as Ame...