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Biden Sends Antimissile System, Troops to Israel Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Oct 13, 2024, 02:57 PM

The U.S. is sending an antimissile system to Israel to bolster its defenses against potential threats from Iran, reports the Wall Street Journal. A Surface-to-Air Missile Battery operated by the U.S. Army has already arrived in Israel to assist in the defense of strategic sites. Additionally, the Biden administration is considering deploying Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems and stationing combat troops in Israel for the first time to operate the anti-missile battery. This move follows recent escalations, including a retaliatory strike against Iran, according to the Times of Israel.