The U.S. military has faced significant depletion of its missile-defense interceptors while providing support to Israel amid ongoing hostilities with Iran, according to Pentagon assessments. During Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. launched over 200 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, which constitutes about half of its total inventory, alongside more than 100 Standard Missile-3 and Standard Missile-6 interceptors. In contrast, Israel fired fewer than 100 Arrow interceptors and around 90 David’s Sling interceptors, primarily against less advanced projectiles from Iranian-backed groups. Analysts have noted that this imbalance raises concerns regarding U.S. military readiness and its ability to respond to threats in other regions, particularly Asia, where allies like Japan and South Korea depend on U.S. support against North Korea and China. The ongoing conflict has strained U.S. resources, with fears that renewed hostilities could exacerbate the shortage of interceptors. Despite claims of effective cooperation between the U.S. and Israel, the assessments reveal a significant drawdown of U.S. stockpiles while Israel has managed to conserve its more advanced defense systems. The situation remains precarious as U.S. officials continue to assess the implications of Iran's military capabilities and its influence in the region.