Iran Warns US Troops ‘At Risk’ Over Missile THAAD Defense Deployment To Israel
Araghchi's comments came in response to reports of the US sending THAAD to Israel. This system requires American troops to manage its operations. He criticized the US for providing "unprecedented levels of military aid" to Israel.
US To Deploy THAAD Missile System To Israel Amid Rising Tensions With Iran
On April 13 and again on October 1, Iran launched significant missile strikes against Israel. In light of these events, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of the THAAD battery along with military personnel to bolster Israel's air defense capabilities.
