U.S. looks overseas for mining as munition supply dwindles in Iran War

The U.S. is turning to South Korea to source tungsten, a critical mineral for manufacturing weapons and munitions, as its domestic supplies struggle to keep up with the demands of the Iran War. This shift comes amid heightened trade tensions with China, which has restricted access to many rare minerals. By mining overseas, the U.S. aims to bolster its munitions production and maintain military capabilities, highlighting the geopolitical stakes involved in securing essential resources.