– Iran launched a barrage of munitions at Israel
– The US used fighter jets, Patriot missiles, and guided-missile destroyers to help stop the attack
– Israel, with support from partners, intercepted 99% of missiles and drones ?>”>
Iran carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, launching a barrage of 120 ballistic missiles, 30 cruise missiles, and 170 attack drones. In response, the US deployed fighter jets, Patriot missiles, and guided-missile destroyers to help thwart the attack. Israel, with support from its partners including the UK, France, and Jordan, claimed to have intercepted 99% of the missiles and drones. The US used F-15s, F-16s, and Navy destroyers in the Mediterranean to assist in protecting Israel from the attack. Despite the interception success rate, US officials reported that approximately half of Iran’s ballistic missiles malfunctioned and failed to launch. This escalation in the Middle East crisis highlights the ongoing tension between Iran and Israel, with the assistance of international allies playing a crucial role in preventing further attacks.