politics
February 3, 2026
US not ready to strike Iran
The US needs to deploy more air defenses to the Middle East before it can strike Iran, the Wall Street Journal has reported
TL;DR
- US is not ready to strike Iran due to a need to deploy more air defenses in the Middle East.
- Washington aims to protect Israel, Arab allies, and US forces in the region.
- The Pentagon is moving additional Thaad battery and Patriot air defense systems to bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
- Iran's Supreme Leader warned of far-reaching consequences and a regional war if the US initiates military action.
- President Trump dismissed the warning but left the door open for diplomacy.
- Iran's Ali Larijani reported progress towards negotiations with the US.
- Russia urged dialogue between the sides, warning against forceful actions.
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