Washington, May 11 : The US is deploying additional Patriot missiles in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, the media reported on Saturday. Though the Pentagon did not disclose where the additional US missiles would be sent, they called it a “prudent measure to protect our forces”. Pentagon in a latest statement said, Washington was “ready to defend US forces and interests in the region”, but did not seek conflict with Iran. The Patriot system can counter ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and advanced aircraft. The US said these moves were a response to a possible threat to its forces in the region by Iran.

Source: Ethiopian News May 11, 2019 16:41 UTC