Welcome back to The Global Minute. Today, we’re zeroing in on a growing missile imbalance in the Middle East. According to a U.S. official and an analyst familiar with the numbers, “Iran has more offensive missiles than Israel has interceptors.” That alarming gap threatens to upend Israel’s missile defense strategy, which relies heavily on the Arrow 3 system. The Arrow 3 interceptors have been critical in countering long-range ballistic missile threats from Iran and Yemen, but today they “are now in short supply.”

With fewer Arrow 3 batteries available, Israel may face tougher choices if missile volleys increase. Options on the table include accelerating production of new interceptors, deepening cooperation with the U.S. for additional defense shipments, or investing in alternative systems like David’s Sling and Iron Dome for layered protection.

As tensions simmer across the region, this deficit underscores the urgent need for bolstered defenses—and sparks fresh debate over how best to deter future attacks. That’s your one-minute update. I’m [Host Name], thanks for listening.
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