Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that the United States has not contacted Taiwan regarding any transfer of weapons to the Middle East. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Koo clarified that despite the ongoing US-Iran war, Washington has not asked Taiwan to deploy or use any US-made military equipment it possesses.

He added that any potential deployment of US-manufactured weapons from Taiwan to another region would only occur following an official request from the United States. Meanwhile, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said last Friday that discussions are underway between the US and South Korean militaries about relocating some Patriot missile defense systems from South Korea to the Middle East for use in the conflict against Iran.

According to South Korean government sources cited by local media, preparations are being made to send these Patriot systems, with heavy US military transport aircraft already arriving in South Korea to facilitate the transfer.