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China controls key metal for US Iran war efforts, US searches globally for more

1 source · first reported 29d ago

The US is depleting its tungsten stockpiles, forcing a global search for more as China dominates the metal's supply.

Why it matters

The US reliance on China for tungsten highlights the risks of supply chain vulnerabilities in military operations.

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