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Post by Admin on Oct 15, 2024 15:44:04 GMT
Tensions have been rising in the Middle East since Iran launched about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in early October. The Israeli military said it intercepted most of the missiles without causing any major damage, but some landed on Israeli territory, including its air base.
Layton said THAAD is an advanced system to counter short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, capable of intercepting missiles not only in the atmosphere but also outside the atmosphere. He said it would complement Israel's three main air defense systems: "Iron Dome and David's Sling for rocket interceptors, and the Arrow system for ballistic missile interceptors." He also pointed out that there are risks to the THAAD forces deployed by the United States. He told CNN that if U.S. soldiers were "harmed in any way, it could put the United States in a war that could have far more serious consequences than we can imagine at this point."
Concerns over escalation into regional war: In response to a request from Newsweek, the Pentagon cited a statement released on the 13th that said THAAD would "strengthen Israel's air defenses" to defend Israel from further ballistic missile attacks by Iran and underscore the country's unwavering commitment to protecting American citizens in Israel.
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