US sends two additional Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar — Axios

US sends two additional Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar — Axios According to the report, Washington will protect key energy sites© Omar Marques/ Getty ImagesWASHINGTON, October 2. /TASS/. The United States has deployed two additional Patriot air defense batteries to protect oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the Axios portal wrote. According to the report, Washington wanted to assure its allies that it will protect their key energy sites in case a decision is made to resume a full-fledged operation against Iran. The portal says that in preparation for such a potential development, the United States has been deploying more ships, fighter jets and troops to the region. 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