TEHRAN - As an expert in defense economics, an analysis of the logistical and economic dimensions of the recent clashes between the United States, the Israeli regime, and the Islamic Republic of Iran reveals a jarring reality: the modern military-industrial complex is precariously dependent on mining and global supply chains.
Data from the first 36 hours of the operation suggests that the true bottleneck of modern warfare lies not on the front lines, but deep within the mines of rare earth elements.
Open-source estimates indicate that in those initial 36 hours alone, the United States and Israel deployed over 3,000 precision-guided munitions (PGMs) and interceptor systems against Iran.
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