A year later, USAF video shows pilots who helped fight off Iran’s assault on Israel

On the first anniversary of Iran’s first missile and drone attack on Israel on April 13-14, 2024, the US Air Force shares a video of its pilots’ actions that day as they assisted Israel in fighting off the massive assault, with snippets of interviews with airmen on their experiences.

“One year ago today, Iran launched 300 missiles and drones at Israel, USAF Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin says. “Our aviators risked everything to stop it. These heroes will never know how many innocent lives they saved that night. Hear the story from those who lived it. Damn proud of these patriots!”

One year ago today, Iran launched 300 missiles and drones at Israel. Our aviators risked everything to stop it. These heroes will never know how many innocent lives they saved that night. Hear the story from those who lived it. Damn proud of these patriots! pic.twitter.com/ekiXHhRmAS

— General David Allvin (@OfficialCSAF) April 13, 2025