Event Brief
U.S. says THAAD interceptor transfer was planned
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the transfer of THAAD interceptor missiles from South Korea to the Middle East was planned in advance.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Said THAAD interceptor missiles deployed in South Korea were planned for transfer to the Middle East
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The U.S. was responding to the THAAD interceptor missile transfer from South Korea to the Middle East.
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