Greece relocates Patriot system to Crete amid Iran threat
By The BriefBrief
Greece is moving a Patriot air-defence system to Crete, according to a report by the Financial Times. The move is linked to reported Iranian threats to target US bases in Europe if US pressure over the Strait of Hormuz increases.
WHO:Greece (via a report by the Financial Times)
WHAT:Moving a Patriot air-defence system to Crete
WHEN:Aug 17, 2026
WHERE:Crete, Greece
WHY:Reported Iranian threats that missiles would be fired at US targets in Europe if US pressure over the Strait of Hormuz increases.
