Why Greece Is Shooting Down Iranian Missiles over Saudi Arabia
Greece has shot down Iranian missiles over Saudi Arabia, marking an escalation of the conflict in the region. The Greek military has been deployed in Saudi Arabia since 2021 to protect the country's energy infrastructure, and this incident highlights the strategic importance of the region.
A Greek MIM-104 Patriot air defense unit has downed Iranian ballistic missiles over a key port in Saudi Arabia. The missiles were targeting the port and oil refineries in the area. Greece has a close military relationship with Saudi Arabia and has deployed troops to protect the country's energy infrastructure. The incident occurred on March 19 and marks the first time the Greek unit has fired in anger while stationed in Saudi Arabia. The conflict in the region began after Israel and the US launched strikes against Iran on February 28. The Bab el Mandeb Strait, located near the port, is a critical maritime lane that controls a significant amount of the world's commercial traffic.
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