You have a point there. They wouldn't be getting those systems from Israel now, would they? :^)
I recently saw a piece about them getting PACs from us. ...don't remember as to which Arab country, exactly, but I did see it. I don't know as to which modification level it was, either. ...will try a search.
...sorry, but my memory was wrong about one thing. The Patriot systems might *not be given to those Arab countries.* From the articles, it appears more likely that our own US military forces may be bringing and administering those systems.
...links in a few minutes.
Use the keyword, "patriot," to find the info in each page. And yes, it appears that our own US forces will be administering those systems around the Gulf "to reassure our friends and allies" (President Bush).
Iran missile test-fire no threat to US ships in Gulf: White House
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070208/pl_afp/iranmilitaryus
Second US aircraft carrier arrives near Iran
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070220/pl_afp/usmilitaryirangulf
Kuwait media: U.S. military strike on Iran seen by April
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1773874/posts
Gates: No talks with Iran
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1768455/posts