US completes deployment of THAAD, Patriot systems at Middle East bases
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- Washington finalizes deployment of advanced THAAD and Patriot air defense systems across regional bases.
- Move comes amid rising tensions with Iran and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Arab world.
The United States has completed the deployment of its advanced THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems at several military bases across the Middle East, Channel 12 reported on Sunday.
The deployment aims to strengthen US air defense capabilities amid escalating regional tensions linked to Iran’s nuclear program. Details on the exact number of bases and the timeline of the deployment were not disclosed.
Systems and capabilities
The THAAD system is designed to intercept short- and medium-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase, either inside or outside the atmosphere, providing protection for key military installations.
The Patriot system targets missiles and drones at lower altitudes, forming part of a multi-layered air defense network employed by the United States and its regional allies.
Regional context
On Friday, the US and Iran held indirect talks in Muscat, Oman. President Donald Trump described the first round of negotiations as “very good, warning that failure to reach an agreement could have “very severe consequences.”
Iran maintains that Washington and ‘Israel’ are fabricating pretexts for military intervention and regime change, pledging to respond to any attack, even a limited one, and insisting on lifting Western sanctions in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear program.
