Israeli newspaper Haaretz has reported that the United States, following its extensive involvement in defending Israel against recent missile attacks, is facing a significant shortage of interceptor missiles. Citing officials from the US Department of Defense (Pentagon), the newspaper stated that Washington is currently experiencing a depletion of its defense stockpiles and is seeking political solutions to manage the situation.<\/p>\n
According to the report, during the recent conflict, the US fired approximately 300 interceptor missiles, while Israel’s share was around 190 missiles. Haaretz emphasized that the majority of missile interception efforts have been borne by the United States.<\/p>\n
The newspaper also noted that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has convinced President Donald Trump that continuing the wartime situation, if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, could have serious economic consequences for the United States. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the region’s critical energy transit passages.<\/p>\n
Based on information Haaretz obtained from American sources, a return to military conflict against Iran without risking the lives of US service members and jeopardizing vital national interests is considered a high-risk option. The officials emphasized that, under current circumstances, a military solution without heavy costs is unimaginable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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