US denies moving THAAD system from South Korea

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A senior US military official stated that the THAAD system remains in South Korea, refuting reports of its relocation to the Middle East. This clarification was made during a Senate hearing to address concerns about the system's defensive role against North Korea.

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The United States has not moved its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system out of South Korea, a senior US military official said, following reports that parts of it were being shifted to the Middle East for use in the war with Iran. The reports had raised concern in South Korea, where the system is seen as key to defence against North Korea.

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