Recent statements from Iranian Defense Minister, Nasirzadeh, have downplayed the significance of the THAAD missile defense system being provided to Israel by the U.S. He stated that the system is not new and the threats from Israel are not a major issue. Nasirzadeh emphasized that these threats are nothing new and have never amounted to substantial actions.
Understanding THAAD
THAAD, or Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, is a missile defense system by the U.S. designed to intercept ballistic missiles in their final phase. The system is capable of intercepting missiles both inside and outside Earth’s atmosphere. Recently, the U.S. agreed to deploy THAAD in Israel, prompting reactions from Iranian officials.
Overall, Iran seems to view the deployment of THAAD as more of a psychological tactic than a serious threat, given the history of empty threats from Israel. The assurance from Nasirzadeh suggests that Iran remains unfazed by the deployment of the THAAD system in the region.