From media
An undisclosed number of Greek Patriot missile systems are being relocated to the Hellenic Navy and NATO base at Souda Bay in Crete to provide anti-ballistic protection to American assets in the region, Kathimerini has learned.
There has been an increase in US military activity in the area following the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict in recent days and as President Donald Trump on Wednesday indicated that the US is not “looking for a fight” with Iran, but is ready to act if necessary.
Several American F-16 fighter jets have already been temporarily stationed to the base in Crete, among other locations, ahead of their deployment to Turkey in early July for participation in the large-scale “Anatolian Eagle” exercise, though given current circumstances, the exercise may be postponed or pared down.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1272823/patriot-missile-systems-being-moved-to-souda-base/
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