# United States Forces

U.S. Repositions Part of THAAD from Korea to the Middle East, Shifting Missile‑Defence Priorities

The United States has shifted part of the THAAD missile‑defence system from South Korea to the Middle East, a partial redeployment that reallocates precious defensive assets in response to concurrent crises. The move reduces one point of friction with China but raises questions about deterrence on the Korean peninsula and the strategic tradeoffs facing Washington and its allies.