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South Korea Acknowledges U.S. Weapons Redeployment to Middle East

3/11/2026

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On March 10, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea cannot prevent redeployment of U.S. weapons, including Patriot missile systems, to the Middle East.
He acknowledged controversy over shipping artillery and air-defense weapons but said it does not weaken deterrence against North Korea.
Reports say the U.S. and South Korea are discussing transferring systems, likely to bases in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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On March 10, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea cannot prevent redeployment of U.S. weapons, including Patriot missile systems, to the Middle East.
He acknowledged controversy over shipping artillery and air-defense weapons but said it does not weaken deterrence against North Korea.
Reports say the U.S. and South Korea are discussing transferring systems, likely to bases in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.