Israel Inflicted Severe Damage on Iran's Missile Program, Air Defenses

Tehran is confronting new vulnerabilities as it considers a further attack on Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 hours ago

U.S. to deploy anti-missile system to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran

The deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system is described as a way to "strengthen Israel's defenses against ballistic missiles."

Israel races to supply anti-missile shield

Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defences

Business - Financial Times - October 15

FirstFT: Israel grapples with shortage of air defence missiles

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World - Financial Times - October 15

U.S. deploying troops, missile defense system to Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has authorized the deployment of a missile defense system to Israel to support the country's air defense following Iran's recent strikes. A U.S. official tells CBS ...

U.S. sending missile defense system, troops to Israel

The U.S. is sending troops to Israel for the first time since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, along with a powerful air missile defense system. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is ...

Israel launches air strikes against Iran

Israeli military says the retaliatory attack targeted missile manufacturing plants and air defences

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

U.S. to Deploy Missile Defense System and About 100 Troops to Israel

The Pentagon announced it would send the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and its crew as Israel considered retaliatory attacks against Iran.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 13

Pentagon will send advanced missile defense system, military personnel to Israel

The U.S. will send to Israel a missile defense system and military personnel to operate it, the Pentagon announced Sunday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of a Terminal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

U.S. Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel: What to Know

It can intercept missiles above Earth’s atmosphere, and is being deployed to defend against Iranian attacks.

World - The New York Times - October 15

US troops arrive In Israel to help operate missile defense system

The first team of U.S. military personnel arrived in Israel on Monday to help with the installment and operation of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery, which aims to boost ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

THAAD Missile Defense System Arrives in Israel, U.S. Says

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system was in place, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said on Monday. The deployment comes as Israel prepares for retaliatory attacks against Iran.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Satellite images show damage at Iran military sites after Israel attack

Satellite imagery suggests that Israeli’s attack on Iran appears to have damaged a key element of Tehran’s ballistic missile production and air defense sites, potentially leaving it exposed to any ...

Israeli attack on Iran likely damaged Revolutionary Guard's missile and space base, satellite photos analyzed by AP show

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Why US is sending troops, prized air defense system to Israel

The U.S. announced this week a major new air defense system for Israel, along with the deployment of 100 American troops to operate it in the country, in a development that will bolster Israeli ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

U.S. Is Sending Antimissile System to Israel to Bolster Defenses Against Iran

The move comes as U.S. and Israel are holding talks on a possible Israeli attack on Iran.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 13

Why America's THAAD defense deployment to Israel is a 'gamble' in Iran conflict

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.

White House notified before Israel's attack on Iran, defense official says

A defense official told CBS News that the U.S. was given a heads-up in advance of Israel's retaliatory attack against Iran. The U.S. is not involved in the strikes, but President Biden has been ...

Iran raises the death toll from the Israeli attack to 4 killed, all from country's military air defense

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Israel's attack on Iran damaged two secretive military bases outside of Tehran, satellite photos analyzed by the AP show

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones

Israel has attacked Iran with pre-dawn airstrikes in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired on Israel earlier this month

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

1 dead in suspected terror attack near Tel Aviv as Israel launches missiles at Iran

One person is dead and dozens are injured after a truck rammed into a bus stop near Tel Aviv in a suspected terror attack. It came during a weekend when Israel launched a barrage of missiles into ...

Sending a THAAD air defense system to Israel adds to strain on US Army forces

U.S. Army leaders say the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it will add to strains on the Army’s air defense forces

Israel Struck Air Defenses Around Critical Iranian Energy Sites, Officials Say

Israeli attacks hit air-defense systems around important energy sites but avoided the facilities themselves, Iranian and Israeli officials said. The United States had urged Israel not to strike ...

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

White House notified before Israel's attack on Iran, defense official told CBS News

A defense official told CBS News that the White House was notified in advance of Israel's attack against Iran.

Israel’s Response to Iran

An update on the fighting in the Middle East.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Israel strikes Iran

IDF confirms “precise” strikes hit military targets

Will Iran respond to Israel's attack?

Israel is on alert after launching a public attack toward Iran as a response to the Oct. 1, 2024, attacks. It is not clear if Iran plans to respond to Israel's latest move. This comes as cease-fire ...

U.S. to send anti-missile system to Israel along with military crew to operate it

Intense overnight strikes in southern Lebanon; Israel releases Hamas documents

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate hospitalized with severe health issues

Activists say Iranian authorities have allowed imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to be hospitalized after almost nine weeks of feeling sick

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Strategic restraint is the wisest course in confronting Iran’s nuclear program

Iran’s nuclear program remains one of the greatest threats to Middle Eastern stability, but an all-out rush to war is neither necessary nor wise.

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

EU ministers sanction Iran over missiles supplied to Russia

World - Yahoo News - October 14

EU foreign ministers to sanction Iran over Russia missiles

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Why Is Israel Poised to Attack Iran?

The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. But direct attacks are bringing direct reprisals, or at least plans for them.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Israel begins precise strikes on Iran

Israel began “precise” airstrikes on Iran’s military targets on Friday night. “In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Why Did Israel Attack Iran?

The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. Now, their conflict has burst into the open.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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