US to deploy 3,000 additional troops, missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US will deploy around 3,000 additional troops to Saudi Arabia in response to "continued threats in the region". The US authorised the deployment of two Patriot missile batteries and a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Saudi Arabia. "Do not strike another sovereign state, do not threaten American forces, or we'll respond," US Defence Secretary told Iran.