Report: US deploys additional THAAD, Patriot systems in Israel The positioning of the batteries aims to counter missile threats tied to Tehran and its regional proxies. JNS Staff April 6, 2025
CENTCOM chief discusses countering Iran threat on Israel visit Gen. Erik Kurilla and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi "held a situational assessment on strategic security issues and joint regional preparedness." Nov. 3, 2024
Gallant thanks Austin for ‘unwavering’ US support The Israeli defense minister briefed his American counterpart on the IDF's "precision strikes on military targets in Iran." Oct. 27, 2024
Austin: US THAAD aerial-defense system ‘in place’ in Israel "We have the ability to put it into operation very quickly, and we're on pace with our expectations," the Pentagon chief said. Oct. 21, 2024
Biden updates Congress on US military’s Mideast posture America will continue to support the defense of Israel, an "ironclad" commitment, U.S. President Joe Biden wrote to congressional leadership. Oct. 16, 2024
US to send advanced aerial-defense system to Israel THAAD batteries have been deployed in Israel twice before in recent years. Oct. 13, 2024
Iran warns US: ‘No red lines’ in defending its interests Washington is "putting lives of its troops at risk by deploying them to operate U.S. missile systems in Israel," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Oct. 13, 2024
US ups military posture in Middle East The Pentagon announced the deployment of additional air defense systems and troops in response to “recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces." Oct. 22, 2023
Biden administration approves large-scale military sales to Gulf states Saudi Arabia will receive Patriot missiles and the UAE will receive Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missiles to protect against Iran-sponsored threats. Aug. 3, 2022
