Paying for munitions is fine, but our problem lies on the manufacturing end. We simply don't make enough. Our manufacturing base has been gutted over the years. That has been part of Iran's calculus is to let attrition take its toll. China is also watching this carefully. I heard that Xi gave a directive to keep Iran propped up for as long as they could with supplies through the back door channels through Pakistan China established years ago.
Paying for munitions is fine, but our problem lies on the manufacturing end. We simply don't make enough. Our manufacturing base has been gutted over the years. That has been part of Iran's calculus is to let attrition take its toll. China is also watching this carefully. I heard that Xi gave a directive to keep Iran propped up for as long as they could with supplies through the back door channels through Pakistan China established years ago.