Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Monday, April 15, 2024
US military says it intercepted 80 drones, 6 missiles launched from Iran, Yemen in last night’s attack
Israeli air defense systems intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel, April 14, 2024. (AP/Tomer Neuberg)
US forces, supported by US European Command destroyers destroyed more than 80 one-way attack drones and at least six ballistic missiles aimed at Israel from Iran and Yemen last night, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) says.
This includes a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle and seven UAVs destroyed on the ground prior to their launch in areas controlled by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, CENTCOM says in a post on X.
Eighty UAVs would account for nearly half of the 170 drones that the IDF said were fired by Iran at Israel.
“CENTCOM remains postured to support Israel’s defense against these dangerous actions by Iran. We will continue to work with all our regional partners to increase regional security,” the US military said.
