Seoul is considering moving US Patriot systems to support the war against Iran. However, he does not yet have official information about Washington’s plans.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyon announced on Friday that the US and South Korean militaries are discussing the possible transfer of some US Patriot missile defense systems from Seoul to be used in the war against Iran. TASR informs about it according to a Reuters report.
- South Korea’s foreign minister announced negotiations on the transfer of Patriot systems.
- Units operating the Patriot systems have moved to South Korea’s Osan base.
- Seoul has not yet received a request for direct military assistance from Washington.
The media reported on Friday that units operating this US mobile missile interception system have moved from several parts of the country to the Osan Air Base. He said he could not say at this time whether the United States plans to translate the systems and use them in a conflict in the Middle East. According to him, Seoul did not receive a request for military assistance from Washington. US President Donald Trump said that he would accept all help from any country in connection with Iran, Reuters recalls.
US Statements on Relocation
“For operational security, we do not comment on the relocation or potential realignment of specific military capabilities or assets,” US forces in South Korea said.
The media, citing sources from the South Korean government, reported that the Patriot systems were being prepared to be moved to the Middle East and that American military aircraft had arrived in Osan to transport them there, writes Reuters.
American troops in Korea
In South Korea, as part of defense cooperation with the US, there are approximately 28,500 American soldiers and air defense systems, including the aforementioned Patriots.
US and Israeli forces have been attacking strategic targets in Iran for the seventh day in a bid to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missiles.
