US Intercepted 80 Iranian UAVs, 6 Ballistic Missiles Aimed at Israel: CENTCOM

Published on April 15, 2024

The Pentagon revealed on April 14 that U.S. forces had destroyed more than 80 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen. In a statement on X, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said among these interceptions were a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle, as well as seven UAVs that were destroyed on the ground in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen before they were launched. CENTCOM said U.S. European Command destroyers supported them in taking down the threat on April 13 and the morning of April 14. “Iran’s continued unprecedented, malign, and reckless behavior endangers regional stability and the safety of U.S. and coalition forces,” said CENTCOM, which is part of the Department of Defense and is responsible for U.S. military operations in 20 nations in the Middle East....

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