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During the massive missile attack by Iran on the evening of 13 June, the United States actively assisted the Israeli Defence Forces in intercepting the launched missiles. This was reported by Axios and AP , citing Israeli and American officials.
According to a US official, US military air defence systems, including Patriot, THAAD, and a US Navy destroyer in the eastern Mediterranean, were used to destroy ballistic missiles launched by Tehran in response to strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
“The United States is working to protect its citizens and facilities in Israel,” said one of the officials, speaking on condition of anonymity.
It also became known that US fighter jets are patrolling the airspace of the Middle East, and air bases are stepping up security measures. According to reports, the number of US troops in the region has increased to 40,000, with the possibility of further mobilisation of aircraft carriers and the fleet if the conflict deepens.
In addition to the United States, other allied countries in the region have also contributed to Israel’s air defence, as they have done during previous Iranian attacks.
