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A U.S. aviator shot down over Iran in April described 'free-falling' before being rescued in an operation that marked the first American boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, according to U.S. officials. The account sheds new light on the escalating military confrontation between the United States and Iran that began earlier this year. A Pentagon inspector general report has now confirmed that the conflict with Iran has led to shortfalls in U.S. munitions stockpiles, identifying bottlenecks in the resupply chain despite President Trump's repeated claims that American weapons supplies are 'virtually limitless.' The findings raise questions about the military's readiness and logistical capacity amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran.