The U.S. military in recent weeks sent two additional Patriot missile batteries to protect oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials and one regional source.

Axar.az reports, citing the publication, that the U.S. wanted to reassure both allies that it would protect their key energy facilities in case US President Donald Trump decides to resume major combat operations against Iran.

Trump said on Thursday that he's considering renewing a bombing campaign in the coming weeks. "Now I have to make a decision: either Iran signs the deal, or it won't exist any longer," he said.