... significantly reduced the power of Iran's missiles and drones. But costs are rising. Interceptor stockpiles are depleting at an unprecedented rate, and satellite imagery shows Iranian missiles and drones have inflicted significant damage on expensive, high-tech American defenses like the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The extent of damage to American bases is unknown, but the fact that a third aircraft carrier is quickly moving to the war zone suggests things are not ...