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Iran Warns US Over Troop Deployment to Operate THAAD in Israel

Oct 13, 2024, 10:44 AM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to the United States, stating that Washington is endangering the lives of its troops by deploying them to operate US missile defense systems, including THAAD, in Israel. Araghchi emphasized that the US has been delivering an unprecedented amount of weapons to Israel, and this move risks escalating tensions in the region. He asserted that Iran has no red lines when it comes to defending its people and indicated that American soldiers deployed in Israel could be targeted. This development comes amid Iran's tremendous efforts to contain an all-out war in the region.