Event Brief
US used more THAAD interceptors than Israel, officials say
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: The US deployed about 200 THAAD interceptors against Iranian missiles targeting Israel, while Israel used fewer than 100 Arrow 3 missiles.
WHO: US officials
WHAT: US deployed about 200 THAAD interceptors versus fewer than 100 Arrow 3 missiles used by Israel against Iranian missiles targeting Israel
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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