Israel Approves Use of Iron Dome to Protect US Bases Against Iran
Israel Approves Use of Iron Dome to Protect US Bases Against Iran
Israel allowed the US military deploy its Iron Dome missile defense system at bases in the Arabian Gulf, Europe, and elsewhere in Asia, according to Israel’s Haaretz newspaper.
The newspaper quoted Israeli security sources as saying that the systems are intended to defend US forces in the Gulf from attacks by Iran and its proxies, adding that the US will deploy batteries in eastern Europe out of concern Russia could try to attack American forces or strategic infrastructure in those countries.
The Israeli officials cited in the report declined to reveal where the batteries will be deployed. But, the newspaper said two have already been delivered.
The move came prior to the visit of an Israeli delegation to Washington early next month.
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed reports about US-Israeli talks on regional issues, mainly Iran.
Israel allowed the US military deploy its Iron Dome missile defense system at bases in the Arabian Gulf, Europe, and elsewhere in Asia, according to Israel’s Haaretz newspaper. The newspaper quoted Israeli security sources as saying that the systems are intended to defend US forces in the Gulf from attacks by Iran and its proxies, adding that the US will deploy batteries in eastern Europe out of concern Russia could try to attack American forces or strategic infrastructure in those countries. The Israeli officials cited in the report declined to reveal where the batteries will be deployed. But, the newspaper said two have already been delivered. The move came prior to the visit of an Israeli delegation to Washington early next month. On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed reports about US-Israeli talks on regional issues, mainly Iran. On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed reports about US-Israeli talks on regional issues, mainly Iran.
