US EditionNo imminent attack on Iran as Washington reportedly deploys additional air defenses
The Pentagon strengthens missile defenses at bases in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan to protect U.S. forces and allies amid rising Iran tensions, officials said.
- On Sunday, the Pentagon is deploying additional air defenses to CENTCOM areas, stating a U.S. strike on Iran is not expected in the immediate future.
- U.S. officials said the deployments reflect a dual-track approach combining military pressure and diplomacy to deter Iran without rushing into conflict, while Gulf states accelerate defensive preparations.
- At American bases in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, forces are receiving equipment flown in on transport planes while U.S. naval destroyers maintain the region’s air-defense layer.
- Limited strikes remain possible if ordered by President Donald Trump, but a broader attack would demand far more defensive coverage as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned any strike would spark a regional war.
- Amid ongoing diplomacy, Gulf states are strengthening missile defenses, and Saudi Arabia has recently received several THAAD batteries it purchased.
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The Pentagon has deployed additional air defence assets in the Middle East to protect Israel, US Arab allies and US troops in the event of an attack by Iran, reporting to The Wall Street Journal on 1 February.
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No imminent attack on Iran as Washington reportedly deploys additional air defenses
According to US officials to the Wall Street Journal, the Pentagon is currently deploying additional air defense systems to better protect Israel, Arab allies, and American forces in the region
Transport and refuelling aircraft also moved to the region.
The UN sends additional air defence systems to the Middle East, which are intended to protect US military bases and US allies in the event of attacks by Iran, reports Wall Street Journal.
The United States is deploying additional air defense systems in the Middle East to protect American military bases and allies from potential Iranian strikes, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing the Wall Street Journal. According to the WSJ's sources, the armed forces are already prepared to launch limited airstrikes against Iran if US President Donald Trump orders the attack. At the same time, officials warn that a large-scale strike, the preparations…
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