Iran’s NUCLEAR Resolve Unshakeable Despite Israel, U.S. War
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US and Israel urgently need to replenish weapons stockpiles after 12-day war, defense analysts warn
Iran's missile campaign against Israel and U.S. bases cost Tehran up to $6.6 billion while depleting half its arsenal. Experts call for investment in cheaper interception technologies.
Israel and Iran have been enemies for decades — but this is their most sustained direct fighting ever. Here’s how a shadow war erupted into an overt conflict.
The US asked Saudi Arabia to turn over interceptors to help the US ally in need. But Riyadh's response was "no", two US officials familiar with the talks told media.
Roughly 25% of all U.S. THAAD interceptors funded to date were reportedly launched in June, and SM-3s were also expended at a worrisome rate.
Experts say Iran has fired about 700 of its medium-range ballistic missiles, leaving it with anything between 300 to 1,300 left in its stockpile.
"That would be very, very dangerous for everybody," Iran’s Foreign Minister said of a potential U.S. involvement.
The Islamic Republic has a history of targeting minority ethnic groups, especially the Kurds, when it feels threatened.
Germany, France and the United Kingdom hold talks with Iran in Istanbul Friday, just days after the three European nations warned they would reimpose stiff sanctions on Tehran.
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