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Pentagon Tests THAAD Anti-Missile System for 14th Consecutive Time

HeadlineJul 12, 2017

The Pentagon says it successfully tested its THAAD anti-missile system for the 14th consecutive time on Tuesday. The test in Alaska comes as tensions continue to rise between the U.S. and North Korea. The U.S. has deployed a THAAD anti-missile system to South Korea amid the rising tensions, despite widespread opposition from South Koreans, including the current president.

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