Israel has alerted the US to a critical shortage of ballistic missile interceptors amid ongoing conflict with Iran. Following joint attacks by the US and Israel on February 28, which resulted in significant casualties in Iran, Israel’s missile defense systems have been under severe strain, particularly with Iran employing cluster munitions. While the US is aware of Israel’s interceptor limitations, it does not face a similar shortage. Regional tensions have escalated, with Iran retaliating through drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and US military assets in the region.
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