US military helped defend against Iranian attack on Israel, officials say

Al Arabiya English

US military helped defend against Iranian attack on Israel, officials say

The US military helped defend Israel against this week's Iranian missile attack, attempting to intercept some of the ballistic missiles launched by Tehran, US officials told Al Arabiya English. Initial assessments remain ongoing, but officials speaking on condition of anonymity, said it is believed that US forces successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles during the attack.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Both land- and sea-based US military assets were involved in the operation, officials said, underscoring Washington's continued commitment to helping protect Israel from regional threats.Hundreds of US servicemembers are currently deployed in Israel. Some are part of the multinational mechanism established to monitor the Gaza ceasefire following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, while others support air and missile defense operations.Military officials and experts are still assessing the effectiveness of the US contribution

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