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Greek-operated air defence system shoots down Iranian missiles over Saudi
ATHENS, March 19 - An air defence system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Thursday, Greece's defence minister said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Greece Intercepts Iranian Missiles in Saudi Arabia
Greek military personnel operating a Patriot air defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Iran. The missiles targeted Saudi oil refineries. This interception marks the first operational engagement by Greek forces since deploying the system in 2021. Several countries, including France and Australia, offer support against Iranian threats.
The systems were activated after a threat alert and two missiles were launched to intercept the target, which was heading towards refineries in the city of Yanbu.
The presence of Greek forces in Saudi Arabia has been ongoing since 2021 and is the result of a bilateral defense agreement between the two countries, known as the Status of Forces Agreement. Under this agreement, Greece committed to supporting Saudi air defense, particularly in the context of rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region. Previous reports indicated that, in exchange for the deployment of Greek Patriot batteries, Saudi Arabia would…
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