In response to Iran’s warning against American military presence in Israel, the United States will deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and troops to Israel. This decision was announced by the Pentagon on Sunday, following Iran’s missile attacks on Israel in April and October.
The THAAD battery deployment, authorized by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin under the direction of President Joe Biden, aims to strengthen Israel’s air defenses. The THAAD system is designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles, providing an extra layer of defense for Israel.