ISTANBUL The US fired nearly $500 million worth of interceptor missiles to defend Israel during its recent conflict with Iran, according to a recently released Pentagon budget document. Dated Aug. 1, the document shows $498.3 million was reallocated to replace Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors used during US combat operations conducted at Israel’s request. The transfer is described as "a congressional special interest item" and an "emergency budget requirement." The War