Think Tank Confirms US Missile Interceptor Stockpiles Dangerously Low After Iran War

Think Tank Confirms US Missile Interceptor Stockpiles Dangerously Low After Iran War

A CSIS review finds the US has about half its THAAD interceptors and a third of its Patriots left after the Iran war, matching leaked CNN figures. Co-author retired Colonel Mark Cancian warned the shortfall weakens deterrence: "If we run out of Patriots, the missiles get through." Trump and Defence Secretary Hegseth deny the reports.

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