In a statement to the Iranian News Agency (IRNA), Nasir Zadeh confirmed that the system is not new and does not represent a major threat to Iran’s military capabilities.
He added: “We are evaluating the situation, and we will not face a problem with the deployment of this system.”
Last Sunday, the US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) announced the deployment of the “Thad” in Israel To strengthen its air defenses, in light of the escalating tensions with Iran after ballistic missile attacks on Israel.
It is expected that the deployment of the THAAD system will lead to the presence of about 100 American soldiers in Israel to operate it, making them directly confront any threats that Israel may be exposed to from Iranian attacks.
Iran had fired about 200 missiles towards Israel in early October, in response to the killing of leaders from Hezbollah And Hamas in Beirut and Tehran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed in a telephone call with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, that Iran It will respond firmly if Israel targets it.
Israel threatens Iran to respond to Tehran’s missile attack by launching a “deadly, precise, and sudden” attack.
