Washington.-The Pentagon provided details on the coordinated attack of missiles launched from Iran, Syria, Yemen and Iraq towards Israel during the weekend of April 13 and 14, highlighting that US forces intercepted most of the projectiles.
More than 300 aerial threats were detected, including medium-range ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, with more than 99% of them neutralized.
“US forces in the region responded with professionalism and skill to protect Israel from this unprecedented aggression by Iran and its allies,” Pentagon spokesman Air Force General Pat Ryder said at a news conference. press.
He also stated that additional combat units deployed to the Middle East before the weekend will remain in the region.
Ryder noted that Air Force fighter jet squadrons deployed in the region, along with Navy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, actively participated in the operation to neutralize Iranian missiles and drones during the early hours of Sunday.
The US Navy destroyers USS Carney and USS Arleigh Burke carried out operations to shoot down the missiles from the sea.
“They successfully attacked and destroyed more than 80 one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles and at least six ballistic missiles intended to attack Israel from Iran and Yemen,” the General said.
This included one ballistic missile on its launch vehicle and seven UAVs destroyed on the ground in Iran-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen before launch.
Ryder said that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed his gratitude to US troops and reiterated the commitment to defending Israel and its personnel in the region. “We are taking all necessary measures to protect our strategic ally, Israel, and our personnel deployed in the region,” said General Ryder.
Likewise, it was reported that talks are being held with international allies to monitor the situation and strengthen the joint posture once morest Iranian aggression. “We have been in constant contact with our international partners and allies to address this situation,” General Ryder added.
On the other hand, the meeting between the Prime Minister of Iraq and Pentagon officials stood out, where the bilateral relationship in defense matters and Iraq’s role in regional security was discussed.
“The meeting between the Prime Minister of Iraq and the US Secretary of Defense underscores the importance of collaboration between our countries to ensure stability in the region,” said General Ryder.
The Pentagon refrained from speculating regarding a possible Israeli response to the Iranian attack, emphasizing its commitment to containing the conflict and stability in the region.
“We are not seeking escalation, but we are prepared to take necessary steps to protect our allies and personnel in the region,” General Ryder concluded.
The United States “will remain in close consultation with our Israeli partners, as we have done throughout the weekend. Once once more, we are not looking for a broader regional conflict.”Infobae.
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2024-04-22 01:55:41
