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Iranian Stockpiles Have Been Depleted

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Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology
Bryan Clark
U.S. Sailors, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, conduct a routine ordnance inspection on the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway, March 17, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)
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US Sailors conduct a routine ordnance inspection on the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford on March 17, 2026. (US Navy)

On NewsNation, Bryan Clark assesses Iran’s current military capabilities, noting that the regime’s dispersed network of storage sites, many of which remain unidentified. He highlights the resulting risk to maritime traffic, emphasizing that there will need to be naval protection for ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz from potential drone threats.