The US's biased stance escalates further as the "THAAD" system for Israel is about to be activated, and additional US troops are being deployed to "stand guard" for Israel. What conspiracy lies behind the US's continuous stoking of tensions in the Middle East?

Why did the United States deploy THAAD to Israel? Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on a certain date that, at the direction of President Biden, Secretary of Defense Austin approved the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system to Israel and sent related personnel to help strengthen Israel's air defense capabilities, in response to Iran's attacks on Israel.

▲ "THAAD" system launch vehicle on the streets of Israel Local time, Israeli media disclosed a photo with the caption "The first photo of the US 'THAAD' anti-missile system in Israel." "THAAD" is a surface-to-air missile defense system, with the US claiming it can intercept medium, short, and long-range ballistic missiles. The US Army currently has 96 "THAAD" systems, each typically consisting of 6 mobile launch devices, 48 interceptor missiles, and radio and radar equipment, requiring 90 soldiers to operate.

International issues expert Niu Xinchun believes that the US deployment of THAAD to Israel is largely due to three reasons: one is a "compensation" for Israel's commitment to the US to only strike Iranian military targets; two is to assist Israel in intercepting Iranian missiles; and three is to test the combat capabilities of THAAD in real-world scenarios.

US Advance Team Arrives in Israel, Potentially Plunging into Peril? On a certain date, the US Department of Defense issued a statement indicating that an advance team composed of US military personnel and initial components required for the THAAD system have arrived in Israel. It is anticipated that the anti-missile system will be fully operational in the near future. Additionally, a Department of Defense official stated that approximately 200 US military personnel will be deployed to Israel.

Facing the move by the US military to deploy additional THAAD systems and related personnel, Iran has warned that this decision puts the US military "in danger"; Iran has "no red lines" in defending its people and national interests. Military expert Du Wenlong stated that the US deploying THAAD and combat personnel to Israel is akin to "picking a chestnut from the fire." If US soldiers are hit by Iranian missiles, it will serve as a catalyst for larger conflicts, only intensifying US aid to Israel.

Can "THAAD" Defend Against Iran's Saturation Attack? On a certain date, the advisor to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Jabari, directly warned the United States: The U.S. should not take any "foolish actions" against Iran, as its ships, military bases, and other assets are all within the range of Iran's weapons. Iranian media published an analysis article stating that Iran has the capability to counter the "THAAD" system. Iran's "Castle Buster-" missile can bypass "THAAD" and strike predetermined targets. Additionally, the high cost of the "THAAD" anti-missile system limits the number of missiles it can intercept, making it insufficient to counter the numerous Iranian ballistic missiles.

Du Wenlong stated that if faced with Iran's saturation missile attack, THAAD would not be able to achieve 100% interception, only increasing the probability of interception. In operational actions, once the THAAD system becomes a target of Iran's attack, it is highly likely to suffer damage under the state of interception. Additionally, if the deployment location and coordinates of THAAD in Israel are clearly known, it may receive "special attention" from Iran's ballistic missiles.

What is the conspiracy behind the United States repeatedly stoking the flames in the Middle East? Saudi media reports that amid the turmoil in the Middle East, the United States has deployed the THAAD system in Israel to "stand by" its ally. This not only highlights the special and close nature of U.S.-Israel relations but also indicates that the United States is a catalyst for the chaos in the Middle East.

Du Wenlong stated that with the escalation of the conflicts between Palestine and Israel, Lebanon and Israel, as well as the tensions between Iran and Israel, the United States' strategy in the Middle East is coming to the surface. The Middle East has long been considered America's "backyard," where the U.S. aims to secure its competitive edge in great power rivalry and to maintain initiative. Through Israel's military actions and the deployment of U.S. military bases in the Middle East, the United States seeks to achieve its so-called Middle East interests, controlling energy resources while maintaining military superiority.