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How Iran Adapted Its Attacks as U.S. War Munitions Dwindled
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- In July, Iran launched multiple waves of drones and missiles targeting U.S. troops at three bases in Jordan, aiming to overwhelm American air defenses.
- Iran used advanced missiles capable of sudden course changes, forcing U.S. forces to expend significant numbers of Patriot interceptors to defend the bases.
- On the fifth day of attacks, a missile penetrated defenses and struck housing units, killing three U.S. soldiers and injuring over 100 others, with additional troops and aircraft also affected.
- The attacks highlight Iran's growing sophistication in evading U.S. air defenses and expanding its influence across the Middle East through allied groups in Yemen and Iraq.
- The Pentagon faces a rapidly depleting supply of interceptors, making each defense increasingly challenging amid ongoing conflict.
