US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recently engaged in a conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, following Israeli strikes on Iran. This communication was confirmed by a US defense official.
The ongoing dialogue between the two defense chiefs is part of their regular communication protocol, especially in light of evolving developments in the Middle East region.
As a precautionary measure, the US has deployed a THAAD missile system to Israel along with troops to operate it. These troops are now stationed in Israel to be prepared in case of any potential retaliatory actions from Iran.
