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Hit radar stations of the American THAAD system in several Middle Eastern countries

TEHRAN – The Iranian army announced that it has destroyed four radar stations of the American THAAD missile defense system in the Middle East, during an operation aimed at neutralizing anti-missile capabilities used in the region by the United States and its allies.

Hit radar stations of the American THAAD system in several Middle Eastern countries

TL;DR

  • Iran's army claims to have destroyed four US THAAD anti-missile system radar stations in the Middle East.
  • The operation aimed to neutralize US and allied anti-missile capabilities in the region.
  • Alleged strike locations include Ar-Ruways in the UAE, Al-Azrak and Ruba in Jordan, and Al-Harj in Saudi Arabia.
  • Iran did not officially confirm the countries, only geographical coordinates.
  • Analysts suggest the locations correspond to known deployments of US anti-missile defense elements.
  • The conflict, following a US-Israeli military action against Iranian facilities, threatens further regional destabilization.