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US Deploys Air Defense Systems, Including Ballistic Missile Defense, in Israel Amid Iran Tensions

Oct 12, 2024, 05:16 PM

The United States is deploying air defense batteries in Israel, operated by American soldiers, to prepare for a potential Iranian response to an anticipated Israeli attack. This marks the first time an American air defense battery will be stationed in Israel. The deployment includes additional ballistic missile defense systems to defend strategic locations that may be targeted. The move, reported by Nir Dvori, is part of broader preparations for the defense of Israel in the event of an Iranian retaliation. A U.S. Army Surface-to-Air Missile battery has already arrived in Israel.