American destroyers helped Israel shoot down Iranian missiles - WP

03.10.2024/19/00 XNUMX:XNUMX    451

American destroyers helped Israel shoot down Iranian missiles - WP

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During Iran's massive attack on Israel on October 1, the United States of America helped the latter shoot down Iranian missiles. American destroyers worked on the targets.

This was reported by The Washington Post. The publication refers to the words of representatives of the US Ministry of Defense, who spoke on condition of anonymity, reports OBOZ.UA, informs UAINFO.org.

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The ships of the United States were able to shoot down several missiles launched by Iran towards Israel in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea.

According to CNN, there are currently three guided-missile destroyers in the area: USS Arleigh Burke, USS Cole and USS Bulkeley. According to Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Iranian missiles helped shoot down the USS Cole and the USS Bulkeley.

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It is worth noting that before this, US President Joe Biden ordered the US military to help Israel defend against Iranian attacks. He and US Vice President Kamala Harris watched Iran's missile attack on Israel in the White House situation room.


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