American soldiers are set to deploy the THAAD missile defense system in Israel, preparing for a potential Iranian missile response to Israeli actions. This deployment, directed by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin post-Hamas attacks on October 7, aims to reinforce US force protection across the Middle East with additional Patriot battalions. THAAD, mobile and effective against ballistic threats, represents a strategic US support layer, mirroring previous deployments to Saudi Arabia against Iranian provocations. This decision underscores ongoing regional defense collaborations.
