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After Iran war, can US defend Taiwan from China? Missile stockpile crunch in focus
The article surveys a wide range of missiles from countries including the United States, Russia, China, India, Israel, and Iran, exploring how a U.S. defense of Taiwan could be affected by a potential Iran conflict and a perceived missile stockpile crunch. It notes specific missiles and a Russian program (RS-28 Sarmat) already in service, framing the problem as a multi-faceted, stockpile-driven strategic challenge.
Why It Matters
It highlights how supply, inventory, and cross-regional missile capabilities could influence U.S. deterrence and response options in a Taiwan crisis.
Timeline
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Article publication
April 24, 2026
The report was published examining whether the United States could defend Taiwan after an Iran-led conflict, with a focus on how missile stockpile constraints and broad inventories across major powers could shape the outcome.
RS-28 Sarmat Satan II enters service
2023
The article lists the RS-28 Sarmat Satan II with a service start in 2023 and ongoing availability, indicating it has been deployed since 2023.