台湾说美国没有在可能向中东转让爱国者导弹的问题上咨询美国。 Taiwan says U.S. didn’t consult it on possible Patriot missile transfers to Middle East.

台湾国防部长指出,尽管有报道称美国-韩国讨论将包括爱国者导弹系统在内的武器从南朝鲜调离,但美国尚未就向中东转让武器,包括爱国者导弹系统的问题咨询台湾。 Taiwan's defense minister stated the U.S. has not consulted Taiwan about transferring weapons, including Patriot missile systems, to the Middle East, despite reports of U.S.-South Korea discussions on redeploying such systems from South Korea. 如果发生任何转让,美国将负责运输,台湾强调,尚未正式与美国接触。 The U.S. would be responsible for transportation if any transfer occurs, and Taiwan emphasized it has not been formally approached. 这一澄清是在区域紧张局势和涉及美国盟友的军事规划不断加剧的情况下作出的。 The clarification comes amid rising regional tensions and military planning involving U.S. allies.