The US has announced the deployment of its THAAD missile defense system in Israel as tensions rise with Iran. This move is in preparation for Israel’s expected response to Iran’s recent missile strike, with US troops operating the system on Israeli soil.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) plan to retaliate against Iran’s attack and anticipate support from regional partners, according to Israeli Army Radio. Iran launched a massive missile assault on Israel, targeting military bases and intelligence installations in retaliation for recent assassinations.

Despite claims of intercepted missiles by the IDF, Tehran maintains that it struck key Israeli military targets. The Israeli government described the damage as minimal but vowed a counterstrike, escalating tensions in the Middle East.