Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:25am on 02 Oct 2024,Wednesday International
The US supported Israel in defending against an Iranian missile strike involving over 180 ballistic missiles on Tuesday. US Navy destroyers deployed in the Mediterranean fired interceptors, aiding Israel’s defense system. President Joe Biden monitored the situation "minute by minute," reaffirming the US's "ironclad" support for Israel. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned Iran of "severe consequences" for the attack, which was launched in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Despite Tehran’s claim of success, US officials reported minimal damage, crediting Israeli capabilities and joint US-Israel planning for minimizing the threat.
