The Iranian threat changes the defense map in Greece: Patriot battery moved overnight
Greece moved a Patriot battery from Karpathos to Crete following Iranian threats against American bases in Europe. Athens is also examining protection for facilities in Greece and Cyprus, and simultaneously the continued deployment of the…
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Greece quietly relocated a Patriot battery from Karpathos to Crete overnight, responding specifically to Iranian threats against American bases in Europe. The move reshapes defensive priorities across the eastern Mediterranean. Athens is now weighing protection for sites inside Greece and Cyprus while also deciding whether to keep its Patriot deployment in Saudi Arabia. The balancing act between European and Middle Eastern commitments is tightening.