March 10, 2026
Iran War Could Hinge On Who Runs Low On Munitions First
In just days of attacks, the US has used weapons stores that could take years to rebuild. On today’s Big Take podcast, Sarah Holder sits down with global defense editor Gerry Doyle and Bloomberg Economics’ defense lead and CNAS adjunct senior fellow Becca Wasser to discuss the arms race that could determine the outcome of the Iran war and what dwindling supplies mean for US readiness moving forward.
Watch the full interview on Bloomberg.
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