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The US will deploy a THAAD missile defense system and support troops to Israel, reinforcing air defences amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran and its allies.Summary
- Deployment underscores commitment to Israel’s security.
- Move aims to deter further missile attacks from Iran.
- Israel recently retired its Patriot air defense systems.
- THAAD covers wider area than Patriot systems.
- Iran warns US against deepening involvement in region.
