Israel may suffer from same missile shortage as US, giving Iran leverage, fmr. Navy head Marom says

Former Israeli Navy commander Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom stated on Wednesday that Israel faces a similar interceptor missile shortage to the United States, potentially giving Iran leverage. He noted that a "very large share of the interceptions were carried out by THAAD systems and SM-3 missiles launched from US Navy ships" due to limited Arrow missile production. Marom expressed concern that the US is unwilling to strike Iran, partly due to munitions shortages and a desire to keep fuel prices low before elections, allowing Iran to advance its nuclear and missile programs. He believes Israel may have to act alone, even if it leads to confrontation with the US, and emphasized the importance of continuing negotiations with Lebanon to pressure Iran.