The U.S. military THAAD system is being deployed operationally in Israel for the first time, indicating a shift in strategic defense collaboration amid heightened tensions.
The deployment was requested by Israel, contrasting Prime Minister Netanyahu’s previous stance of self-defense. Analysts see it as a response to depleted interceptor stocks.
Pentagon press secretary Gen. Pat Ryder emphasized that the THAAD deployment aims to bolster defenses against ballistic missile attacks from Iran, addressing threats to U.S. citizens in Israel.
Both U.S. and Israeli officials are preparing for ongoing tit-for-tat actions with Iran, highlighting the necessity for coordinated responses to escalating military threats.
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