Iran War DRAINS Patriot, THAAD Defenses | Trump in PANIC By Shahed-136 Drone SWARMS On U.S. Bases

The growing missile and drone conflict in the Middle East is exposing a major cost imbalance in mode air defense. Iranian Shahed drones, costing roughly $20,000 to $50,000, are often intercepted by U.S. missiles worth $2–4 million each. As waves of drones and missiles target American bases, U.S. forces are rapidly using Patriot and THAAD interceptors, straining limited stockpiles. Analysts wa the depletion could have wider consequences, particularly for Ukraine, which relies heavily on Patriot systems to defend against Russian strikes. As resources shift toward the Iran conflict, reduced interceptor availability may weaken Kyiv’s defenses and reshape the strategic balance in another ongoing war.