Military hardware from the United States arrived in the Middle East in recent weeks to reinforce the protection of fuel plants against potential attacks. The forces deployed additional missile defense systems to secure oil and gas installations across the region to reduce the risk of infrastructure disruption.

The U.S. military sent 2 additional Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar to prepare for a possible renewal of fighting with Iran, according to reporter Barak Ravid of N12 News. These strategic placements were conducted over the last few weeks to shield critical energy sites in the Persian Gulf.