The Biden administration has reportedly secured assurances from Israel that it will refrain from targeting Iranian nuclear or oil sites in response to recent missile attacks by Iran. This development comes as the U.S. deploys a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and around 100 soldiers to Israel to bolster its air defenses.
The Pentagon announced the THAAD deployment following Iran's ballistic missile strikes on Israel in April and October, with President Joe Biden authorizing the move. While the assurance from Israel is seen as a positive step, U.S. officials caution that the situation remains fluid and Israel's past actions have not always aligned with diplomatic expectations.
