The THAAD defense system is one of the US military’s most powerful anti-missile weapons, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles at ranges of 150 to 200 kilometers (93 to 124 miles) and with a near-perfect success rate in testing.

Washington deployed a THAAD battery, designed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles, to Israel around a year ago.

The United States may deploy its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in Israel to help defend against potential Iranian missile threats, with U.S. personnel operating the equipment if stationed there.

Around 100 U.S. troops will soon be on active duty in Israel to help defend the country against the potent missile threat from Iran and its regional allies.

Around 100 U.S. troops will soon be on active duty in Israel to help defend the country against the potent missile threat from Iran and its regional allies, most notably Hezbollah in Lebanon. The THAAD deployment is both a political and military signal ahead of Israel's expected retaliatory attack on Iran,

Tensions escalate as reports emerge of the U.S. deploying the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system in Israel, sparking outrage from Iranian officials. Iranian military leaders express their fury over the perceived threat,