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28-07-2025
The US used approximately 25% of its THAAD missile interceptors during the 12-day Israel-Iran war in June 2025, exposing a significant gap in its missile defense network and depleting a costly asset. The US fired over 100 THAAD interceptors, with some estimates as high as 150, to counter Iran's barrage of ballistic missiles. This heavy usage has raised concerns about the US global security posture and ability to regenerate supplies at speed, particularly given the low production rate of new THAAD interceptors.
Entities: United States, Israel, Iran, THAAD, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
28-07-2025
The US and Israel have announced the killing of senior terrorist leaders from ISIS and Hezbollah in separate counter-terrorism operations. US CENTCOM forces conducted a raid in al-Bab, Syria, killing Dhiya’ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani, a senior ISIS leader, and his two sons. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed Ali Mohammad Hassan Qoutan, Hezbollah's personnel officer for the Bint Jbeil sector, in Lebanon. Both operations were part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.
Entities: US, Israel, ISIS, Hezbollah, CENTCOM • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
28-07-2025
A former Israeli-Argentinian hostage, Iair Horn, who was held captive by Hamas for a year and a half, shares his experience and insights on how increased humanitarian aid in Gaza could impact hostages still being held by the militant group.
Entities: Iair Horn, Hamas, Gaza, Israel, The Washington Post • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform