Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:24am on 07 Mar 2026,Saturday International
Iran has reportedly destroyed a key U.S. missile-defence radar system worth about $300 million at a military base in Jordan during the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. The radar was part of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) network, which helps detect and guide interceptors against incoming ballistic missiles. The strike is seen as a major setback for U.S. regional air-defence capabilities. U.S. officials said the attack targeted critical surveillance infrastructure supporting American missile-defence operations in the Gulf region. Washington is now working to rapidly replace the damaged radar to maintain defence coverage. The incident highlights the widening regional impact of the conflict as Iran increasingly targets U.S. and allied military assets. (PC: AP)
