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| Iran claims IRGC missile and drone units destroyed U.S. THAAD radars in the UAE and Jordan and an FPS-132 radar in Qatar, escalating tensions in the Middle East. |
Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Iran claimed it had destroyed several U.S. missile defense radar systems located in allied countries across the Gulf region.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Friday that its missile and drone units targeted U.S.-made THAAD missile defense radars in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, as well as a U.S. FPS-132 radar stationed in Qatar.
The statement was reported by Iran’s state media, which cited an official announcement from the IRGC regarding the military operation.
IRGC Claims Missile And Drone Strikes
In its statement, the IRGC said the attack was carried out using a combination of missiles and combat drones directed at strategic radar facilities operated by the United States.
“U.S. THAAD radars located in the UAE and Jordan, as well as the U.S. FPS-132 radar located in Qatar, have been destroyed by IRGC missile and drone units,” the statement said, according to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB.
These radar systems are considered key elements of the U.S. missile defense network deployed across the Middle East.
Role Of THAAD And FPS-132 Radar Systems
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system is one of the United States’ advanced missile defense platforms designed to intercept short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.
THAAD radars have long-range tracking capabilities and serve as a crucial component of layered air defense systems used by U.S. allies in the Gulf region.
Meanwhile, the FPS-132 radar functions as an early warning system capable of detecting ballistic missile launches from long distances. The radar is designed to provide early alerts against potential missile threats.
Rising Regional Tensions
Iran’s claim about the destruction of these radar facilities comes amid rising military tensions across the Middle East in recent weeks.
Several Gulf countries host U.S. air defense systems as part of broader efforts to protect regional allies from missile threats.
However, there has been no official confirmation from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, or Qatar regarding the claims made by the IRGC.
If confirmed, the destruction of these strategic radar systems could affect regional air defense capabilities in the Middle East. The situation could also further heighten tensions between Iran and U.S.-allied nations in the region.
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