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Israel Faces Missile Interceptor Shortage Amid Iran Threats

3/15/2026

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Israel has alerted the United States to a critical shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
The Israeli defense systems were strained from previous engagements.
Iran's missile attacks, some with cluster munitions, have worsened the strain.
US officials say any additional transfers to Israel could affect American inventories.
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed a virtually unlimited supply of munitions, a claim that remains unverified.

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Israel has alerted the United States to a critical shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
The Israeli defense systems were strained from previous engagements.
Iran's missile attacks, some with cluster munitions, have worsened the strain.
US officials say any additional transfers to Israel could affect American inventories.
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed a virtually unlimited supply of munitions, a claim that remains unverified.