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VOA Mandarin: Trump wants 'Iron Dome' for US; can it work?


U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 4, 2025. He recently signed an order to establish an "Iron Dome" to defend the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 4, 2025. He recently signed an order to establish an "Iron Dome" to defend the United States.

U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order to establish a nationwide "Iron Dome" missile defense system has sparked debate over its feasibility, funding, and strategic implications. Unlike Israel's Iron Dome, which intercepts short-range rockets, Trump's plan aims to defend against intercontinental ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons.

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