Saudi Arabia Activates First THAAD Missile Killer, Iran "Fully Prepared" to Counter Israel-US
Saudi Arabia has announced the activation of the first US-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) air defence system and the operational readiness of its first associated unit. Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry said that the system was inaugurated after it was tested within the Kingdom's territories. 'The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces inaugurated the first unit of the THAAD air defense missile system after completing testing, inspection, and operation of its systems, and conducting collective field training for its personnel within the Kingdom', the defence ministry in Riyadh said in a statement. The Saudi defence ministry stated that the move aims to strengthen the country's air defence capabilities and protect its strategic areas. The battery was reportedly purchased in a $15 billion deal with US President Donald Trump during his first term. The deal included an additional six THAAD batteries, 44 launchers, and 360 interceptors, as per reports. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:48 WHY SAUDI NEEDS THAAD?5:30 US DEPLETES 20% OF ITS THAAD INTERCEPTORS: REPORT7:34 IRAN READY TO COUNTER ISRAEL WITH 'ALL ITS MIGHT'
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