1ºMarc McMannon U.S. Shoots Down a Number of Iranian Drones
By
Gordon Lubold
The U.S. has shot down an undisclosed number of Iranian drones, a U.S. official said Saturday. More than 100 drones were launched toward Israeli territory in the attack, according to Israel's military. U.S. officials had said America's military would help Israel to defend against the Iranian attack.
“In accordance with our ironclad commitment to Israel’s security, U.S. forces in the region continue to shoot down Iranian-launched drones targeting Israel,” said a U.S. defense official in a statement. “Our forces remain postured to provide additional defensive support and to protect U.S. forces operating in the region

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