Israeli air defenses, with assistance from the U.S. military and other allies, successfully intercepted an unprecedented air attack from Iranian drones and missiles. The U.S. military has shot down dozens of Iranian drones en route to Israel, and engagement is ongoing. Israel's advanced air defense systems intercepted 99% of the missiles fired by Iran. The U.S. will defend its allies and shoot down any missiles or drones that may threaten the U.S. or its allies.
Israel is breathed easier in the early hours of Sunday, after an unprecedented air attack from Iran ian drones and missiles largely fizzled in the face of the Jewish state's powerful air defense s with assistance from the U.S. military and other allies. A senior US official told Fox News that the U.S. military has shot down 'at least dozens' of Iran ian drones en route to Israel early Sunday local time, adding that U.S. military engagement is ongoing. 'U.S.
Officials added that the U.S. military assets in the region will shoot down any missiles or drones that are fired and may threaten the U.S. or its allies. 'The U.S. will not strike, but it will defend its allies. If things are in the air we will shoot them down,' a senior U.S. military official said.
Fox News also confirmed the U.S. closely coordinated with Jordan and Egypt, as Jordan played a key part in downing projectiles fired at Israel. Officials say that the use of airspace will also be something to watch and that they monitor. Iran said earlier Sunday that its attack 'can be deemed concluded' but warned it would respond decisively to any nation that lets Israel use its airspace to attack Iran.
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