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US Depletes Nearly 80% of THAAD Interceptor Stock Amid Iran Conflict
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First reported by Maariv · 8 hours ago
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The US has exhausted nearly 80% of its THAAD missile interceptors and significant portions of its Patriot and Tomahawk missiles during conflict with Iran, raising Gulf allies' concerns and influencing President Trump's decision to cancel a major strike. Efforts to replenish stocks are underway but will take years due to slow production.
- 01US used nearly 80% of THAAD interceptors during recent Iran conflict.
- 02About half of Patriot interceptors and many Tomahawk missiles were also expended.
- 03Gulf allies worry about US defense capabilities amid depleted missile stocks.
- 04Shortages reportedly influenced Trump's cancellation of a planned Iran strike.
- 05Pentagon accelerated missile production but full replenishment will take years.
- 06Current production rates of Tomahawk and Patriot missiles remain low.
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