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Israel Requests Second THAAD Battery from US Ahead of Iran Attack Amid Tensions

Oct 18, 2024, 06:18 PM

Israel has reportedly requested the United States to deploy a second Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense battery ahead of an anticipated Iranian attack. This request comes amid fears of a significant response by Iran to an anticipated Israeli retaliatory strike. According to Israel's Channel 12 and The Times of Israel, the additional THAAD system is intended to bolster Israel's defense capabilities in light of the heightened tensions with Iran.