The Greek military has moved one of its Patriot air defense systems to the island of Crete following Iranian threats to target U.S. military bases in Europe, according to Greek media reports.
The Patriot system was relocated from the island of Karpathos to Crete, where the strategically important U.S. naval base at Souda is located.
According to the reports, the move is intended to strengthen the air defense of strategic naval and air facilities in Souda used by the Greek Armed Forces, the United States and NATO.
Souda Bay plays an important role in supporting allied military operations in the region, making the protection of the facilities particularly significant amid heightened regional security concerns.
Images published by Greek media showed the Patriot system mounted on a truck and waiting to be loaded onto a vessel for transport.
The Financial Times reported last week, citing Iranian sources, that Tehran could target U.S. facilities in Europe with missiles if President Donald Trump increases military pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has previously issued warnings over potential U.S. military actions in the region, raising concerns among European allies about the security of American and NATO facilities.
The Greek Defense Ministry has not commented on reports concerning the relocation of the Patriot system.
