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Greece calls down Iranian missiles in Saudi Arabia
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Greek officials confirmed that the interception of ballistic and cruise rockets launched by Iran against a military base near Riyadh was classified solely as "defensive energy" (amynitiki energia). The statements from figures including Paulos Marinakis, Maximou, Deniades, and others explicitly rejected any narrative suggesting this event constituted an escalation or that it amounted to the US-led coalition's attack on Saudi Arabia.
Key Points
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1Greek Defense Minister Pavlos Mavrides characterized the interception of Iranian missiles by Greek Patriots in Saudi Arabia as a defensive action.
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2He explicitly stated that this event does not constitute an escalation or an attack, but rather serves to prevent potential threats from Iran's ballistic missile program.
Developments
[Mar 19]
Pavlos Mavrides confirmed the interception of Iranian missiles by Greek Patriots in Saudi Arabia and defined it as a defensive action, denying any escalation or attack context. (Source: Multiple outlets)