The story: The Joe Biden administration’s decision to deploy an anti-missile system to Israel and send US troops to operate it has drawn a strong reaction from Iran. This comes as a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander has warned of strong retaliation if Israel goes through with its pledged strike in response to Iran’s recent missile attack.

The coverage: The Pentagon on Oct. 13 said US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had authorized the deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and “associated crew of US military personnel” to...