NEW YORK, August 8. The US military operation against Iran has significantly depleted American arsenals, leaving the Pentagon with fewer than 1,700 Patriot interceptor missiles, The New York Times reported, citing sources. Two people briefed on the matter told the newspaper that the current US stockpile stood at fewer than 1,700 missiles. According to the report, some US officials fear South Korea and Japan will doubt the ability of the United States to protect them. The newspaper said the exchange highlighted Trump’s growing frustration with Hegseth.