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Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday said that according to estimates, the army has struck two-thirds of Iran's ballistic missile launchers. For a week now, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities and the military officials. However, Tehran retaliated and attacked Israeli regions with missiles.An Israeli military official told Reuters that the army had struck two-thirds of their ballistic missile launchers.<h2>How many does it have left?</h2>Iran is still believed to have more than 100 missile launchers, the official said.The officials said the launchers are a prime target, as they are the bottleneck for Tehran's ability to launch its thousands of missiles at Israel.Earlier today, the Israeli Air Force carried out a wave of strikes in western Iran and targeted Iranian ballistic missile infrastructure and Iranian soldiers.Some 20 IAF fighter jets were involved in the strikes.Additionally, an IAF drone also hit trucks carrying ballistic missiles as they arrived at a launch site, the Israel Defence Forces said.Hezbollah involvement would be 'bad decision'US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack warned Lebanon's Hezbollah against getting involved in the Israel-Iran war.“I can say on behalf of President Trump… that would be a very, very, very bad decision,” Barrack said responding to a question on what the US position would be on any involvement by Hezbollah in the war.Last week as the war broke out in the Middle East, the Lebanese foreign ministry said that it was "continuing its contacts” to spare the country from being dragged into any conflict.It has now been one week since tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into open conflict. The latest round of hostilities began after a series of Israeli air raids on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure last week.Those initial strikes led to retaliatory action from Iran and a sharp increase in attacks across both sides.Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public statement since the conflict began on Wednesday (June 18). In a message aired on national television on Wednesday, he said, “Iran will not surrender,” in response to US President Donald Trump’s call for “unconditional surrender.”

The Israeli Air Force carried out a wave of strikes in western Iran and targeted Iranian ballistic missile infrastructure and Iranian soldiers.

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday said that according to estimates, the army has struck two-thirds of Iran's ballistic missile launchers. For a week now, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities and the military officials. However, Tehran retaliated and attacked Israeli regions with missiles. An Israeli military official told Reuters that the army had struck two-thirds of their ballistic missile launchers. How many does it have left? Iran is still believed to have more than 100 missile launchers, the official said. The officials said the launchers are a prime target, as they are the bottleneck for Tehran's ability to launch its thousands of missiles at Israel. Earlier today, the Israeli Air Force carried out a wave of strikes in western Iran and targeted Iranian ballistic missile infrastructure and Iranian soldiers. Some 20 IAF fighter jets were involved in the strikes. Additionally, an IAF drone also hit trucks carrying ballistic missiles as they arrived at a launch site, the Israel Defence Forces said. Hezbollah involvement would be 'bad decision' US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack warned Lebanon's Hezbollah against getting involved in the Israel-Iran war. “I can say on behalf of President Trump… that would be a very, very, very bad decision,” Barrack said responding to a question on what the US position would be on any involvement by Hezbollah in the war. Last week as the war broke out in the Middle East, the Lebanese foreign ministry said that it was "continuing its contacts” to spare the country from being dragged into any conflict. It has now been one week since tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into open conflict. The latest round of hostilities began after a series of Israeli air raids on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure last week. Those initial strikes led to retaliatory action from Iran and a sharp increase in attacks across both sides. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public statement since the conflict began on Wednesday (June 18). In a message aired on national television on Wednesday, he said, “Iran will not surrender,” in response to US President Donald Trump’s call for “unconditional surrender.”

The Israeli Air Force carried out a wave of strikes in western Iran and targeted Iranian ballistic missile infrastructure and Iranian soldiers.

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order for America to get an ‘Iron Dome’ air defence system. The short-range Iron Dome air defense system was built by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to intercept rockets fired by Hamas toward Israel.

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"The threat of attack by ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles remains a catastrophic threat facing the United States," states a White House document cited by CNN about the proposed order.
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The order outlines plans for creating an advanced defence system, similar to Israel&rsquo;s Iron Dome, which was developed in partnership with the US. Iron Dome is designed to counter a range of threats, including drones, rockets, and cruise missiles.
<h2>Why does the US need an Iron Dome?</h2>
The initiative seeks to speed up the development and deployment of advanced systems capable of detecting, intercepting, and neutralising incoming missiles, with provisions to prevent such attacks before they are launched. 
A fact sheet on the executive order describes this next-generation defence shield as a safeguard against "catastrophic threats," though no such weapons have been used against US territory in modern warfare.
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The document also criticises existing homeland missile defence policies, adding that they focus primarily on countering threats from rogue nations or accidental missile launches. The president has said that the new system "will be made all in the USA".
Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon on Monday, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hinted at additional executive orders in the pipeline. "Today, there are more executive orders coming... on removing DEI inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of Covid mandates, [and] Iron Dome for America," Hegseth said.
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"This is happening quickly, and as the secretary of defence, it&rsquo;s an honour to ensure these orders are complied with rapidly and effectively," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The order outlines plans for creating an advanced defence system, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, which was developed in partnership with the US.

US President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order that would begin the process of creating a "next generation" missile defence system to protect the United States from threats posed by ballistic missiles and other long-range attacks. "The threat of attack by ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles remains a catastrophic threat facing the United States," states a White House document cited by CNN about the proposed order. Also read: Trump to shake up US military with executive orders targeting transgender troops, scrapping DEI initiatives The order outlines plans for creating an advanced defence system, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, which was developed in partnership with the US. Iron Dome is designed to counter a range of threats, including drones, rockets, and cruise missiles. Why does the US need an Iron Dome? The initiative seeks to speed up the development and deployment of advanced systems capable of detecting, intercepting, and neutralising incoming missiles, with provisions to prevent such attacks before they are launched. A fact sheet on the executive order describes this next-generation defence shield as a safeguard against "catastrophic threats," though no such weapons have been used against US territory in modern warfare. Also read: 'My people are getting attacked' Selena Gomez breaks down in tears over Trump's immigration crackdown The document also criticises existing homeland missile defence policies, adding that they focus primarily on countering threats from rogue nations or accidental missile launches. The president has said that the new system "will be made all in the USA". Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon on Monday, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hinted at additional executive orders in the pipeline. "Today, there are more executive orders coming... on removing DEI inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of Covid mandates, [and] Iron Dome for America," Hegseth said. Also read: Chinese AI sensation DeepSeek dethrones ChatGPT but limits users amid 'malicious' cyberattacks "This is happening quickly, and as the secretary of defence, it’s an honour to ensure these orders are complied with rapidly and effectively," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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The US will send the THAAD anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, which is widely thought to be preparing a response to Iran for its missile attacks on the Jewish country earlier this month, even as it fights Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.

The THAAD is a storied missile defence system known for its ability to intercept ballistic missiles. It will boost the already dominant Iron Dome missile defence system of Israel.&nbsp;

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorised the deployment of the THAAD battery at the direction of President Joe Biden, said Pentagon spokesperson Maj Gen Pat Ryder in a statement on Sunday (Oct 13). Biden said in Florida on Sunday that he agreed to the deployment “to defend Israel.”&nbsp;

WATCH: US To Send 'THAAD' Missile Battery To Israel

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<h2>What is THAAD? What are its capabilities? </h2>

THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense.&nbsp;THAAD is one of the most advanced missile defence systems of the US.

It is an integrated air and missile defence system built for the US Army&nbsp;by Lockheed Martin, which describes THAAD as a 'highly effective, combat-proven defence against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats.'

THAAD is the only US defence system that can intercept incoming missiles from outside and inside the atmosphere.&nbsp;

The US currently has seven THAAD batteries. An eighth system is being built and will be field-ready in 2025.

Each THAAD battery has&nbsp;six launchers mounted on trucks, 48 missile interceptors, as well as radio and radar systems. It takes 95 soldiers to operate one THAAD battery.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ukraine-crisis-us-thaad-vs-russian-s-400-missile-defence-system-451457/ukraine-sends-request-to-us-for-thaad-451451">Also read: Ukraine crisis: US THAAD vs Russian S-400 missile defence system</a>

THAAD can intercept targets up to 200 kilometres away. It mainly intercepts and destroys short-range, medium-range and limited intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

THAAD is operated by the US Army, and the US&nbsp;Missile Defense Agency is responsible for the system. 
 
Highly mobile and deployable worldwide, THAAD can defend population centres and infrastructure in the area of operation. It is interoperable with&nbsp; 
other ballistic missile defence systems like the Patriot system of the US.

<h2>How will the war in Middle East change after THAAD deployment?</h2>

Israel, fighting a multifront war in the Middle East, will get a boost from THAAD as both Hamas and Hezbollah have been firing rockets and missiles across the border.

Israel&nbsp;had done a ground invasion of Lebanon in response to Hezbollah's rocket attacks. It&nbsp;is thought to be preparing a counterstrike against Iran which had dropped up to 180 missiles on October 1, soon after Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Iran-backed group Hezbollah, was killed by Israel in Lebanon.

The US has been pressing Israel to spare the nuclear and energy facilities of Iran, given the potential ramifications for the global economy.

Iran has already warned the US against sending its military to the region.

The presence of THAAD and the US troops will add more fire to the conflict and risk an all-out-war despite diplomatic efforts to contain the tensions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-israels-iron-dome-missile-defence-system-intercepts-rockets-fired-by-hamas-384586">Also read: How Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system intercepts rockets fired by Hamas</a> 
 
Last year after the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel, the US deployed a THAAD battery to the Middle East, in addition to the Patriot defence system to protect American military assets in the region.

In 2019, the US had sent a THAAD battery to Israel for training purposes, Ryder said.

Israel earlier had the American Patriot defence system for a decade, which has been retired recently.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US will send the THAAD anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, which is widely thought to be preparing a response to Iran for its missile attacks on the Jewish country earlier this month, even as it fights Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.

The US will send the THAAD anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, which is widely thought to be preparing a response to Iran for its missile attacks on the Jewish country earlier this month, even as it fights Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. The THAAD is a storied missile defence system known for its ability to intercept ballistic missiles. It will boost the already dominant Iron Dome missile defence system of Israel. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorised the deployment of the THAAD battery at the direction of President Joe Biden, said Pentagon spokesperson Maj Gen Pat Ryder in a statement on Sunday (Oct 13). Biden said in Florida on Sunday that he agreed to the deployment “to defend Israel.” WATCH: US To Send 'THAAD' Missile Battery To Israel × What is THAAD? What are its capabilities? THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense. THAAD is one of the most advanced missile defence systems of the US. It is an integrated air and missile defence system built for the US Army by Lockheed Martin, which describes THAAD as a 'highly effective, combat-proven defence against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats.' THAAD is the only US defence system that can intercept incoming missiles from outside and inside the atmosphere. The US currently has seven THAAD batteries. An eighth system is being built and will be field-ready in 2025. Each THAAD battery has six launchers mounted on trucks, 48 missile interceptors, as well as radio and radar systems. It takes 95 soldiers to operate one THAAD battery. Also read: Ukraine crisis: US THAAD vs Russian S-400 missile defence system THAAD can intercept targets up to 200 kilometres away. It mainly intercepts and destroys short-range, medium-range and limited intermediate-range ballistic missiles. THAAD is operated by the US Army, and the US Missile Defense Agency is responsible for the system. Highly mobile and deployable worldwide, THAAD can defend population centres and infrastructure in the area of operation. It is interoperable with other ballistic missile defence systems like the Patriot system of the US. How will the war in Middle East change after THAAD deployment? Israel, fighting a multifront war in the Middle East, will get a boost from THAAD as both Hamas and Hezbollah have been firing rockets and missiles across the border. Israel had done a ground invasion of Lebanon in response to Hezbollah's rocket attacks. It is thought to be preparing a counterstrike against Iran which had dropped up to 180 missiles on October 1, soon after Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Iran-backed group Hezbollah, was killed by Israel in Lebanon. The US has been pressing Israel to spare the nuclear and energy facilities of Iran, given the potential ramifications for the global economy. Iran has already warned the US against sending its military to the region. The presence of THAAD and the US troops will add more fire to the conflict and risk an all-out-war despite diplomatic efforts to contain the tensions. Also read: How Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system intercepts rockets fired by Hamas Last year after the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel, the US deployed a THAAD battery to the Middle East, in addition to the Patriot defence system to protect American military assets in the region. In 2019, the US had sent a THAAD battery to Israel for training purposes, Ryder said. Israel earlier had the American Patriot defence system for a decade, which has been retired recently. (With inputs from agencies)

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