# Osan

U.S. Moves THAAD Interceptors from South Korea to Middle East, Raising Alliance and Deterrence Questions

The U.S. has begun transferring THAAD interceptors from South Korea to the Middle East, moving up to 48 missiles from Seongju to Osan for onward transport. Seoul objects but accepts limited leverage, while the redeployment highlights logistical limits in U.S. missile-defence inventories and raises questions about regional deterrence and alliance reassurance.