US Boosts Missile Defenses in Saudi, Qatar Amid Iran Tensions

The United States has positioned two extra Patriot missile batteries in Saudi Arabia and Qatar to protect critical petroleum and natural gas installations from potential Iranian attacks.

This move comes amid concerns that Tehran might target energy assets if Washington restarts major offensives against Iran, according to an Axios report.

A Patriot unit was dispatched to Saudi Arabia to safeguard a major oil installation, while another was stationed in Qatar to protect a primary gas facility.