Amid tensions with Iran: Missile systems deployed around Trump's home

Avenger air defense systems, equipped with Stinger missiles, have been deployed around Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, at the request of the Secret Service amid heightened tensions with Iran. Authorities have not confirmed a direct link between the events.

Military Avenger missile systems, equipped with Stinger missiles, have been deployed around the Mar-a-Lago estate of U.S. President Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the U.S. Northern Command confirmed that the deployment was carried out at the request of the Secret Service amid increased security measures. According to reports, two systems were placed on a floating barge in Lake Worth Lagoon, and others were positioned near the airport. The step comes during a period of security tensions with Iran, but authorities did not cite a specific threat leading to the deployment. The article notes that over 160 aircraft and drones have violated flight restrictions in the area since October 2025, and fighter jets have intercepted more than 60 aircraft since January 2025. The Secret Service reported a 40% increase in threats against Trump in July compared to the previous year.