US forces are assisting Israel as Iran launches drone missile attacks on Israel.
BREAKING: U.S. forces are participating in defeating the Iranian attack on Israel, Israeli official says https://t.co/lbM5mOw0TU
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) June 13, 2025
Early Friday morning local time, Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Explosions were heard across Tehran.
BREAKING: INTENSE ISRAELI STRIKES ON IRANIAN CAPITAL OF TEHRAN pic.twitter.com/HlDFWcKNVD
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) June 13, 2025
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.
Statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio
“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its… pic.twitter.com/5FFesh3dkF
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 13, 2025
On Friday, Iran launched over 200 missiles against Israel and hit Tel Aviv.
MOMENTS OF ARRIVALS IN TEL AVIV pic.twitter.com/DfQUKpPqPq
— Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) June 13, 2025
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.
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