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Israel Requests Second THAAD Missile Defense Battery from US Amid Iran Tensions, Channel 12 Reports

Oct 18, 2024, 06:42 PM

Israel has requested the United States to send a second Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense battery. This request comes amid fears of a significant response from Iran to an anticipated Israeli retaliatory strike. The THAAD system is intended to bolster Israel's defenses against potential Iranian retaliation. The request was reported by Israel's Channel 12 and has been confirmed by multiple sources, including the Pentagon. The deployment of the second THAAD battery underscores the heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, as both nations prepare for possible military escalations.