The deployment of the sophisticated missile defense system risks further inflaming the conflict in the Middle East despite widespread diplomatic efforts to avoid an all-out war.
Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated that the deployment "underscores the United States' ironclad commitment to the defense of Israel, and to defend Americans in Israel, from any further ballistic missile attacks by Iran."
Biden mentioned he agreed to deploy the THAAD battery "to defend Israel" while highlighting his support for those affected by Hurricane Milton.
Israel is widely believed to be preparing a military response to Iran's October 1 attack when it fired roughly 180 missiles into Israel.
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