A recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel exposed serious vulnerabilities in US and allied missile defense capabilities. The US deployed two of its seven THAAD missile-defense systems to Israel, using up 14% of its global stockpile of interceptors to repel a barrage of 574 Iranian missiles. Despite these efforts, some missiles still penetrated defenses, raising concerns about preparedness for future saturation attacks. Experts warn that replenishing these expensive interceptors could take years, leaving both the US and Israel temporarily exposed. The situation also highlights Israel's reliance on US military support and the potential leverage this gives Washington.
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