US Expends 850+ Tomahawk Missiles in Iran War, Sparking Supply Fears

The United States military has expended more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles over four weeks of conflict with Iran, a pace that has prompted internal concerns at the Pentagon about dwindling regional stockpiles and the need for accelerated production.

The strikes, part of Operation Epic Fury ordered by President Donald Trump, began with a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on February 28 targeting Iranian military and leadership sites. The campaign has involved precision-guided launches from naval destroyers and submarines in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, allowing strikes deep into Iranian territory without risking aircraft in hostile airspace. Officials familiar with the operations described the daily average as about 16 missiles, far exceeding typical usage rates and depleting reserves that were estimated at around 3,100 globally before the war.

Tomahawk missiles, manufactured by Raytheon, are 20 feet long, weigh approximately 3,500 pounds, and cost up to $3.6 million each. Capable of traveling over 1,000 miles with GPS guidance, they have been a staple of U.S. operations since their debut in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, with more than 2,350 combat uses recorded historically....