Greece's Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has convened an emergency meeting at the Ministry of National Defense, signaling heightened concerns and a push for increased missile defense readiness amid the rapidly escalating conflict between Iran and Israel and its potential ripple effects across the broader region. The high-level meeting, which lasted about two hours, included Mr. Dendias, the chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA), and the heads of the military branches. According to defense sources, the primary focus of the discussions was Greece's preparedness regarding anti-ballistic defense, in light of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and the possibility of deeper U.S. involvement in the ongoing hostilities. The meeting intended to ensure that Greece is ready for any scenario as tensions in the region threaten to spiral out of control. Officials emphasized that while Greece is not directly...