US redeploys anti-missile systems to the Middle East, impacting regional security
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US Government, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
South Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE
June 23, 2026
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US is moving Patriot missile defense systems from South Korea to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated this will not undermine deterrence against North Korea but acknowledged the reality of limited influence over US asset movement.
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