US, Iran miss 60-day deadline as war strains forces in Asia
Why it matters: NPR reported U.S. interceptor stockpiles have fallen by about two-thirds, and joint drills with South Korea are being cut back.
The United States and Iran missed a 60-day deadline to start peace talks, leaving a six-month war unresolved and exposing strains on U.S. military capacity far beyond the Gulf. PBS reported the lapse followed disputes over how the Strait of Hormuz would be administered under a June memorandum, with Iran claiming control of shipping traffic and the U.S. seeking passage near Oman’s coast. NPR said the conflict has drained warships and interceptor missiles, with stockpiles down by about two-thirds, citing the Center for Strategic and International Studies. President Donald Trump also ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea, a move tied to Seoul’s refusal to support the war and one that could affect deterrence against North Korea.