# Patriot PAC-3

Cracks in the Shield: Iran’s Missile Success in Jordan Signals a Shift in Middle Eastern Deterrence

Recent Iranian missile strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan have exposed significant vulnerabilities in the U.S. Patriot and THAAD defense systems. By successfully neutralizing critical TPY-2 radar units and utilizing maneuvering warhead technology, Tehran has demonstrated an ability to penetrate high-value air defenses in the region.