US President Donald Trump claimed that American Patriot air defence systems intercepted 100 Iranian missiles during a high speed attack targeting a critical asset. According to Trump, not a single missile penetrated US defences, highlighting the effectiveness of the Patriot system. The statement follows Iranian claims that cruise missiles were launched at the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, forcing the fleet to reposition. Tehran also warned of further strikes if US naval forces approach Iranian waters. The escalation comes as missile and drone exchanges intensify across the Middle East, with additional US military assets reportedly deployed to strengthen regional defence networks.

The United States is reportedly considering diverting air defence missiles originally meant for Ukraine to the Middle East as the Iran war rapidly drains American stockpiles. Patriot and THAAD interceptors funded under NATO’s Ukraine program could now be redirected to defend US and allied assets in the Gulf. The Pentagon is facing a staggering burn rate, with billions spent in weeks and missile consumption far exceeding production capacity. Reports suggest hundreds of interceptors were fired in just days, putting pressure on already stretched inventories. Washington has also requested a massive supplemental budget to replenish missile stocks, signaling a potential shift in US military priorities from Ukraine to the Middle East conflict.