JAM STA ROSA / AFP
Ships, aircraft and Patriot missiles were used by Washington to neutralize much of the offensive launched by Tehran.
Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel, using hundreds of drones and missiles, is the culmination of two weeks of tensions during which Washington has made significant efforts to prevent flare-ups in the region.
America destroyed with the support of European destroyers “Over 80” Drones and “At least six ballistic missiles from Iran and Yemen intended to hit Israel”The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday.
During the Iran attack
About 100 medium-range ballistic missiles, more than 30 cruise missiles and at least 150 attack drones have been launched from Iran at Israel, a US military official said.
There are two US ships in the areaUSS Arleigh Burke And thisUSS Carney, destroying half a dozen missiles before the planes could take action, which in turn destroyed more than 70 Iranian drones. A battery of Patriot missiles shot down another cruise missile not far from the Iraqi city of Erbil in Kurdistan.
US President Joe Biden spent Saturday evening following events in the White House's famous “Situation Room”.
“We estimate that more than a hundred missiles were approaching at any given time, simultaneously. The results of the defensive operations are certainly not clear until they are all over.An officer present at the site said to describe the tense situation.
Detonator
The Iranian attack was intended in retaliation for an April 1 Israeli strike against the Tehran consulate in Damascus that killed seven Revolutionary Guards, including two generals. Iran immediately confirmed that the strike would not go unanswered.
According to a US administration official, senior US officials were briefed on the attack on Damascus during a visit by the Israeli ambassador and the White House military attache. “We did not participate in this strike but we know it will have consequences”he added.
In the following days, President Biden called on Gov “Protect Israel as much as possible” Ensure mechanisms are in place to allow this, as directed by Washington.
American Provisions
Before the Iranian attack, there were US officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. “Keep in Touch” with Israel and with other countries in the region.
Gen. Eric Guerrilla, head of the military command responsible for the Middle East, visited the base several times to ensure coordination with Israel and other regional partners and provide real-time information.
America was also in touch with Iran through it “Switzerland's Direct Communications Series”A US official added.
According to the Defense Department, the additional troops have been sent to the area “to enhance regional deterrence and the security of US forces.”
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