
Will Iran’s Missiles Drain US Interceptor Stocks?
Defence experts warn that a prolonged war with Iran could impact US military readiness beyond the Middle East

Defence experts warn that a prolonged war with Iran could impact US military readiness beyond the Middle East

Neither Washington nor Tel Aviv has officially confirmed the details of the intelligence-sharing or the full scope of the casualties

The Ras Tanura complex itself was previously attacked by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis in 2021

Scrutiny of the administration’s rationale intensified as the US military confirmed the first American casualties of the conflic

The company added that it is evaluating contingency plans for affected cargo, including possible alternative discharge ports

Adding to the uncertainty, the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered a fragile leadership transition

The US Central Command stated that reports of civilian deaths are under review and emphasized that protecting civilians is a top priority

Khamenei also presided over a vast financial network through Setad, an organisation that grew into a multibillion-dollar empire under his watch