The Pentagon has confirmed that the first components of a U.S. missile defense system have arrived in the Middle East with the aim of protecting Israel from potential attacks by Iran. The system, known as the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery, is set to be fully operational in the near future.
An advance team of U.S. military personnel, along with initial THAAD components, has already landed in Israel. Additional personnel and equipment will continue to arrive in the coming days, although specific timelines are being kept confidential for operational security reasons.
