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Jerusalem: Israel is facing a growing shortage of ballistic missile interceptors as its confrontation with Iran continues, according to a report by Semafor citing U.S. officials. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report suggests that Israel entered the current conflict already running low on interceptors after expending a significant number during last summer\u2019s clashes with Iran, placing additional strain on its long-range air defense systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. officials said Israeli defenses have come under further pressure as Iranian missile attacks continue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to CNN, Iran has reportedly begun equipping some of its missiles with cluster munitions, a development that could accelerate the depletion of Israeli interceptor stockpiles by forcing air defense systems to engage more complex threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One U.S. official told Semafor that Washington had been aware for months that Israel\u2019s interceptor capacity was limited, describing the situation as \u201csomething we expected and anticipated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the United States does not currently face a similar shortage of its own interceptors, it remains unclear whether Washington will supply additional systems or munitions to Israel, a move that could potentially affect U.S. domestic reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the shortage concerns, Israel still maintains other defensive options against incoming threats, including the use of fighter jets and layered air defense systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, interceptors remain one of the most effective tools against long-range ballistic missiles, while the Iron Dome system is primarily designed to counter shorter-range rockets and projectiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States possesses a \u201cvirtually unlimited\u201d supply of munitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, defense analysts have long argued that American military stockpiles are lower than desired for sustained high-intensity conflicts, raising broader questions about the long-term sustainability of missile defense operations in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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