U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called CNN's report on the…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called CNN's report on the depletion of U.S. missile interceptors a lie.

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Pete Hegseth, head of the Pentagon, denied CNN's report about the depletion of U.S. missile interceptors.
Hegseth posted his denial on social media platform X.
The Pentagon stated that the claim about 80% depletion of missile interceptors was false.
CNN reported that U.S. forces had used nearly 80% of THAAD interceptors and about half of Patriot interceptors during operations against Iran.
The Pentagon has initiated agreements worth $3 billion to increase production of Patriot and THAAD missiles.
Analysts have expressed concern over critical shortages in U.S. missile stocks, particularly for Patriot and THAAD systems.

The Pentagon had 452 THAAD missiles before Operation 'Epic Fury' and now has 90 left; approximately 1,000 Patriot missiles remain. — kommersant
Military analysts believe the U.S. cannot replenish missile stocks quickly and is unable to support Ukraine or launch another major war. — kommersant
CNN reported that 80% of long-range missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, were used during the Iran conflict. — vedomosti
CSIS estimates that from February to July, the U.S. used about 65% of Patriot interceptors and at least 38% of THAAD interceptors. — vedomosti
President Donald Trump stated that the military has sufficient resources and that the U.S. has more munitions than any other country. — vedomosti
CNN reported that U.S. military used nearly 80% of its interceptors for key air defense systems during the conflict with Iran. — interfax