South Korea confirms US moving air defence systems to the Middle East

The United States is moving air defense systems from South Korea to the Middle East to support a war against Iran. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung confirmed the plan to redeploy parts of a THAAD system and Patriot batteries, stating that while Seoul opposes the move, it cannot stop it. This action underscores how stretched US military capabilities have become, as systems have also been moved from Germany to Turkey to counter Iranian missile threats. The decision is significant given the US mutual defense treaty with South Korea and the persistent threat from North Korea.