US EditionUS military is helping intercept missiles that Iran fired in retaliation at Israel, official says
- On June 13, 2025, Israeli air defenses intercepted missiles over Tel Aviv as Iran launched retaliatory attacks following Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets.
- The retaliatory missile and drone strikes by Iran followed Israel's deep attacks on Iran's military leadership, nuclear facilities, and ballistic missile arsenals detailed in a recent multi-day campaign.
- Israel reported killing top Iranian generals and nuclear scientists while using over 200 aircraft and smuggled drones to target key sites including Natanz and Isfahan, prompting Iran to launch about 100 drones and scores of missiles at Israeli cities.
- U.S. officials confirmed the United States was informed in advance of Israel's strikes, was not militarily involved, but is assisting Israel by helping to intercept Iranian missiles targeting its territory.
- The attacks and counterstrikes escalated regional tensions, raised fears of all-out war, triggered emergency U.N. meetings, and drew calls from leaders, including Netanyahu and Trump, for opposition to Iran’s regime and continued negotiations on its nuclear program.
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US forces also helped Israel defend against the Iranian missile strike, the Trump administration said in a statement.
US Helps Israel Shoot Down Barrage of Iranian Missiles
WASHINGTON (AP) — American air defense systems and a Navy destroyer helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles Friday that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and top military leaders, U.S. officials said.
Missiles Over Israel—America Steps In to Defend Ally from Iran’s Fury
Iran launched hundreds of missiles at Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike on its nuclear and military sites. The U.S., under President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio, is now assisting in Israel’s defense while denying direct involvement in the initial attack. Key Facts: Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel in response to Israel’s Operation Rising Lion. The Israeli operation targeted Iran’s nuclear development and militar…
(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Cho Jun-hyung and Kim Dong-hyun = The US Donald Trump administration announced on the 13th (local time) that Iran will retaliate against Israel for its first airstrike on Iran's nuclear facilities...
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