# Cruise Missiles
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A New Era of Maritime Denial: Hezbollah Claims Cruise Missile Strike on Israeli Warship
Hezbollah has claimed a cruise missile strike on an Israeli warship 68 nautical miles off the coast of Lebanon, signaling a major technological escalation. The incident mirrors the 2006 attack on the INS Hanit but demonstrates a significantly increased range and surveillance capability. This strike underscores the growing anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) threat posed by non-state actors in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Emptying the Arsenal: US Risks Pacific Deterrence to Fuel Iranian Escalation
The United States is reportedly depleting its global JASSM-ER missile stockpiles, including critical reserves in the Pacific, to support a high-intensity military campaign against Iran. This strategic shift highlights the logistical strain of managing multi-theater conflicts and creates a temporary window of vulnerability in the Indo-Pacific region.