US EditionIsrael Says War Could Last Another Six Weeks, Denies ‘Running Out’ of Missile Interceptors
Heavy interceptor use in last summer's war and ongoing Iranian missile attacks have left Israel critically low on ballistic missile interceptors, straining defense systems amid conflict.
- On Saturday, Israel warned the United States that its supply of ballistic missile interceptors is running critically low as the war with Iran enters its third week.
- Israel's defense systems entered the current conflict already depleted after last year's fighting with Iran, while sustained missile attacks and new cluster munitions are further accelerating the stock's depletion.
- One United States official stated, "It's something we expected and anticipated," emphasizing that Washington is not facing similar interceptor supply issues.
- While it remains unclear whether the United States will transfer additional interceptor systems to Israel, officials noted Israel is "coming up with solutions to address" its current shortage.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Friday that Iran's "entire ballistic missile production capacity" has been "functionally defeated," though President Donald Trump suggested the conflict could end soon despite signs of prolonged fighting.
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IDF denies interceptor shortage against Iran missiles: 'Prepared for long war'
U.S. outlet Semafor reported Israel told the White House its ballistic missile interceptor stockpile was running low; IDF sources denied the claim, saying they are 'monitoring the situation constantly'
Israel running critically low on interceptors: US officials
The Israeli regime informed the US this week that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as their air defenses get squeezed by barrages of retaliatory strikes from Iran.
Effie Defrin, spokesman for the Israeli army, said that there were still "thousands of targets to be met" and that Israel would continue its war against Iran for at least three weeks.
Israel–Iran War: IDF Denies Reports Air Defences Are Running Critically Low
As the Israel–Iran war intensifies, debate has emerged over whether Israel's missile defence network is under strain. Reports in international media suggested the country could be running low on interceptor missiles, raising concerns about its ability to defend cities from Iranian ballistic attacks. Israel's military has pushed back strongly against those claims. Officials from the Israel Defence Forces say their stockpile of interceptors remain…
Israel ’told US it is running low on interceptors’: report
Israel informed the US this week that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as wars with Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon continue, the US news site Semafor reported on Saturday, citing US officials. Israel's foreign minister has denied these claims. According to some reports, Israel had already entered the current war low on interceptors, many of which were fired during the 12-day conflict with Iran in June last year. CNN …
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