The Pentagon announced the deployment of the THAAD anti-missile complex in Israel with an American crew.
This is stated in a statement by Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder, cited by “European Truth”.
According to the statement, on the orders of US President Joe Biden, the head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, approved the deployment of the THAAD battery in Israel to strengthen Israeli air defenses after the missile attacks by Iran on April 13 and October 1.
In The Pentagon emphasized that the THAAD battery will complement Israel's integrated air defense system.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000“These actions underscore the unwavering commitment of the United States to protect Israel and Americans in Israel from any further ballistic missile attacks by Iran,” &ndash ; the statement said.
The Pentagon called it part of “broader changes the U.S. military has made in recent months to support Israel's defenses and protect Americans from attacks by Iran and Iran-linked militias.”
The US Department of Defense recalled that this is not the first time the United States has deployed a THAAD battery in the region.
Last year, after the terrorist attacks on October 7, the president ordered the deployment of a THAAD battery in the Middle East to protect American troops.
And in 2019, the US deployed a THAAD battery in Israel for exercises.