“Israel” informed the US this week that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as the conflict with Iran rages on, Semafor reported, citing US officials
“Israel” had reportedly entered the current war already low on interceptors that were fired during last summer’s conflict with Iran. Israel’s long-range defense system has strained under Iran’s attacks; CNN reported that Iran was adding cluster munitions to its missiles, which may exacerbate the depletion of the stock.
The US has been aware of Israel’s low capacity for months, one US official said: “It’s something we expected and anticipated.”
This official emphasized to Semafor that the US is not running similarly low on interceptors of its own. That comment comes amid broader concerns about interceptor depletion from a longer military engagement in Iran leaving the US in a poor position.
The report, which relies on official sources, stated that the US administration has been fully aware of the shortfall in Israel’s defensive capabilities for several months.
