“We have depleted our interceptors, which are the weapons we use to intercept incoming Iranian attacks, which are obviously necessary to protect American troops, and so we are depleting these every day, despite the fact that we could face other potential conflicts around the world.”

Chris Van Hollen · said 2026-07-26 · reported 2026-07-26

Van Hollen warned on ABC's "This Week" that depleted interceptors leave US troops vulnerable amid other potential global conflicts.