Tehran, Mar 08 (V7N) – Iran’s war strategy has drawn international attention after satellite images reportedly showed the destruction of a US THAAD radar system in Jordan, an incident analysts say could be one of the biggest successes of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the ongoing conflict.

According to defense analysts, Iran targeted the radar component of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, a key element of Washington’s missile defense network in the Middle East. The radar unit, valued at approximately $300 million, is part of the $1 billion THAAD system, which is designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles.

The United States currently operates only eight THAAD systems worldwide. In the Middle East, these systems are deployed in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Each THAAD battery requires around 90 soldiers to operate and includes six truck-mounted launchers and 48 interceptor missiles. Each interceptor missile—manufactured by Lockheed Martin—costs about $13 million.

Reports indicate that Iran has also attempted to target THAAD radar systems in other Middle Eastern countries. A CNN analysis suggests that Iranian missiles were fired at two locations in the United Arab Emirates believed to host similar radar systems, though it remains unclear whether those radars were damaged. Tehran has also reportedly targeted the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, where a THAAD radar system is deployed.

The US missile defense network has been under pressure as it continues to intercept frequent Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Analysts say that if the radar component of the THAAD system is destroyed, it could significantly weaken the defensive shield and increase pressure on US forces in the region.

Because of this potential impact, the reported strike is being described by observers as one of Iran’s most significant strategic achievements in the ongoing conflict.

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