Israel Faces Critical Shortage of Missile Interceptors in Conflict with Iran
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Summary
Israel has informed the United States that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as the conflict with Iran continues. The shortage stems from previous conflicts and is exacerbated by Iran's attacks, including the use of cluster munitions. While US officials confirm they have been aware of Israel's low capacity for months, an Israeli official denies the shortage exists.
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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'
An Israeli official denies the shortage
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