American forces have intercepted Iranian drones targeting Israel, according to a U.S. defense official. The U.S. continues to shoot down these drones and remains prepared to provide additional defensive support and protect U.S. forces in the region. This comes as Iran has launched a wave of drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation for an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria.
The British Royal Air Force and Jordan’s air force have also deployed to the Middle East and are prepared to intercept any Iranian drones headed to Israel. Iran’s Minister of Defense, Mohammed Reza Ashtiani, warned of a “decisive response” to any country in the region that assists Israel in downing the Iranian drones and missiles.
Israel is on high alert as it works to defend itself against the drones, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stating that its forces, including fighter jets and the Iron Dome air defense system, are on high alert and defending the country. The Iranian attack began late Saturday night local time on Israel and is ongoing. The Iranian attack is expected to target Israeli government and military sites. Iranian state-run media reported that Ramon air force base in southern Israel was struck by seven missiles. The IDF has not commented on the strike.
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