Greece has begun transferring a Patriot missile defense battery from the island of Karpathos to Souda Bay, Crete. This deployment comes in response to threats from Iran regarding potential attacks on US bases in Europe. The Patriot system will be positioned near the strategically important Souda Base. This move is intended to bolster air defenses in the region and protect critical military assets. Greek officials have not publicly commented on the specific nature of the threat assessment driving this decision, but acknowledge the heightened regional instability. The transfer process is currently underway and expected to be completed shortly, reinforcing Greece’s defense capabilities.