US Secretary of Defense Esper announced on September 11 that it would increase the number of US troops stationed in Saudi Arabia following an attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facility on September 14. The scale of the increase is 3,000, and two new ground-to-air missile patriots that intercept missiles, one high altitude interceptor missile system (THAAD), and aircraft units will be newly deployed.
Esper said at a press conference on the 11th about the attack on Saudi oil facilities, “Iran denies involvement, but the recovered evidence shows that Iran is currently responsible. The threat continues in the region. I ordered an increase to Saudi Arabia to respond to. " It is said that Saudi had received a request for an increase, Mr. Esper said on the same day that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad, who also serves as the defense minister, said the increase.
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