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CENTCOM chief says he is 'not concerned at all' about interceptor stocks

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2:13 PM in New York
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U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Gulf region

U.S. Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper told CBS News he is "not concerned at all" about shortages of American missile interceptors amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, saying U.S. forces in the region remain "well armed and ready" despite months of sustained Iranian missile and drone fire.

Why it matters

Interceptor stockpile levels determine how long U.S. naval and air defenses in the Gulf can keep absorbing Iranian missile and drone barrages without depleting reserves needed elsewhere.

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Correction

  • Now gives the local time where it happened, 2:13 PM New York time, Sep 13, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "CENTCOM commander says U.S. missile interceptor stocks are not a concern"); updated the sourcing note; added a source: The Times of Israel live blog. Why and evidence