Patriot deployment signals growing preparations for possible Iran war The US military is moving another Patriot air defense system from Texas to Israel as signs mount that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing for possible renewed attacks on Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal reported on October 28 that the transfer, identified through flight tracking data and confirmed by two sources familiar with the movement, was intended to strengthen Israel's missile defenses ahead of a new round of combat. The deployment comes amid broader preparations by the US military. Washington has moved troops away from Middle East bases considered vulnerable to Iranian retaliation and is replenishing ammunition, while bombers and fighter jets prepare for possible strikes, the newspaper reported. In addition, the US warned the Arab countries in the Gulf to prepare for a short and intense military campaign against Iran.

Patriot deployment signals growing preparations for possible Iran war The US military is moving another Patriot air defense system from Texas to Israel as signs mount that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing for possible renewed attacks on Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal reported on October 28 that the transfer, identified through flight tracking data and confirmed by two sources familiar with the movement, was intended to strengthen Israel's missile defenses ahead of a new round of combat. The deployment comes amid broader preparations by the US military. Washington has moved troops away from Middle East bases considered vulnerable to Iranian retaliation and is replenishing ammunition, while bombers and fighter jets prepare for possible strikes, the newspaper reported. In addition, the US warned the Arab countries in the Gulf to prepare for a short and intense military campaign against Iran.