US military destroyed 80 drones, 6 missiles launched from Iran, Yemen, US Centcom says
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Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel on April 13.
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CAIRO - US forces, supported by US European Command destroyers, on April 13 and 14 destroyed more than 80 one-way attack drones and at least six ballistic missiles aimed at Israel from Iran and Yemen, the US Central Command (Centcom) said on April 15.
This includes a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle and seven UAVs destroyed on the ground prior to their launch in areas controlled by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, Centcom said in a post on X.
Iran launched an attack late on April 13 strike on its embassy compound in Syria
The attack by more than 300 missiles and drones, mostly launched from inside Iran, caused only modest damage as most were shot down by Israel's Iron Dome defense system and with help from the United States, Britain, France and Jordan.
“Centcom remains postured to support Israel’s defence against these dangerous actions by Iran. We will continue to work with all our regional partners to increase regional security,” the US military said. REUTERS
