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HAPPENING NOW: US Assists in Defending Israel from Iran’s Missile Barrage

US forces are assisting Israel as Iran launches drone missile attacks on Israel.

Early Friday morning local time, Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Explosions were heard across Tehran.

On Thursday, the US said Israel took unilateral action Iran.

“We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,” the White House said.

On Friday, Iran launched over 200 missiles against Israel and hit Tel Aviv.

According to reports, the US is intercepting Iran’s missiles.

“The U.S. is helping to intercept incoming ballistic missiles, according to an Israeli official and a senior U.S. official,” Axios reported.

AP also confirmed the US is assisting Israel:

The U.S. official did not say how the U.S. provided assistance, however both U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft and destroyer-based missile defenses have intercepted missiles in previous attacks.

The U.S. has been moving assets nearer to Israel to assist in missile intercepts and to provide better protection of U.S. bases in the region.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing operations.

Fox News is reporting that the US is shooting down Iranian missiles with “Patriot Pac-3 missiles and with Thaad.”

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