๐จ๐ธ๐ฆ BREAKING: Saudi Arabia rejects Israelโs request to transfer its THAAD missile defense system to Tel Aviv ๐ฎ๐ฑ
This move comes as #Houthi missile strikes intensify โ targeting Israeli territory and the crucial Red Sea shipping corridor.
๐ Quick Context:
โข Saudi activated its first THAAD system (U.S.-made) on July 1st
โข Part of a $15B arms deal
โข Israel requested access after its own interceptors struggled to defend against recent Houthi attacks
โ ๏ธ What It Means:
Saudiโs refusal highlights the ongoing rift in regional defense ties โ especially in the absence of formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
๐ฅ On the ground: Israel continues launching airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen.
#THAAD #MiddleEastTensions #Geopolitics #SaudiArabia #IsraelNews #Houthi
