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CENTCOM commander says U.S. missile interceptor stocks are not a concern

Part of Iran conflict and regional fallout

Military StatementReported

Event details

U.S. Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper told CBS News he is "not concerned at all" about shortages of American missile interceptors amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, saying U.S. forces in the region remain "well armed and ready" despite months of sustained Iranian missile and drone fire.

Context

Interceptor stockpile levels determine how long U.S. naval and air defenses in the Gulf can keep absorbing Iranian missile and drone barrages without depleting reserves needed elsewhere.

Local time
9:13 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026
Location
U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Gulf region
Relationship
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