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- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced on March 6, 2026, that discussions are ongoing about redeploying U.S. Patriot missile defense systems from South Korea to assist military operations against Iran.
- Cho stated that South Korea has not received any requests for military assistance from the U.S.
- The United Arab Emirates has requested expedited delivery of Cheongung-II missile batteries from South Korea to strengthen its air defense amid Iranian retaliatory strikes.
- The UAE aims to enhance its defense capabilities following increased attacks from the U.S. and Israel after the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
