Archive · 29 Jun 2025
US Deploys THAAD Defenses During Iran-Israel Conflict
The US used a lot of its special missiles, called THAAD, to help protect Israel from attacks by Iran.
This happened during a 12-day period after Israel attacked Tehran.
The US used between 60 and 80 of these expensive missiles.
Each missile costs a lot, so the total cost was between $810 million and $1.215 billion.
This means the US used a large part of its THAAD arsenal to defend its ally.
The US deployed 15-20% of its THAAD interceptors during the Iran-Israel conflict.
The conflict lasted for 12 days.
Between 60 and 80 THAAD interceptors were used by the US.
The cost of the THAAD interceptors used is estimated between $810 million and $1.215 billion.
The conflict began after an Israeli attack on Tehran.
- Who
- The US and Iran.
- What
- The US used THAAD interceptors to defend Israel from Iranian airstrikes.
- When
- During a 12-day conflict this month.
- Where
- Israel.
- Why
- To strengthen defense against Iranian airstrikes after an Israeli attack on Tehran.
Defense Expenditure
Israeli Security
Defense Expenditure
Defense Expenditure
Concerns over the financial cost and sustainability of the system.
Israeli Security
Defense of allies is necessary regardless of cost.
- Interceptor System
- THAAD
- Conflict Duration
- 12 days
- Percentage of THAAD used
- 15-20%
- Estimated Interceptors Fired
- 60-80
- Cost per Interceptor
- $12-$15 million
- Estimated Cost
- $810 million - $1.215 billion
Sources
US Used 20% Of Its THAAD Missiles To Defend Israel For 12 Days: Report
US Used Upto 20% THAAD Missiles Worth $ 1 Bn In 11 Day Israel-Iran Conflict
What is Dimona? Inside Israel’s ‘secretive’ nuclear facility that FOOLED US intelligence for years
America burned over $1 billion in defending Israel — for a war it wasn’t in. Can it afford the next one?
How Much Did US Spend Defending Israel During 12-Day Conflict with Iran?
