Scoop: U.S. sent more Patriots to protect Saudi, Qatari energy sites

The U.S. military recently deployed two additional Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar to protect critical oil and gas facilities in the region. According to U.S. officials and a regional source, the move occurred in recent weeks.

The deployment is intended to reassure both key regional allies of the United States' commitment to defending their vital energy infrastructure against potential threats.