Coverage dated June 12, 2025

US helps Israel shoot down barrage of Iranian missiles

Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis

American air defense systems and Navy assets in the Middle East on Friday helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and top military leaders, a U.S. official said.

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  1. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    US helps Israel shoot down barrage of Iranian missiles (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    American air defense systems and Navy assets in the Middle East on Friday helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and top military leaders, a U.S. official said.

  2. WMUR

    US helps Israel shoot down Iranian missiles (opens WMUR)

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    The United States is shifting military resources in the Middle East in response to Israel's strikes on Iran and a possible retaliatory attack by Tehran

  3. Washington Examiner

    US assisting Israel in shooting down Iranian missiles (opens Washington Examiner)

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    In previous attacks, both air and naval assets, such as U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft and destroyer-based missile defenses, have intercepted missiles.

  4. Military Times

    US helps defend Israel from Iranian missile attack (opens Military Times)

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    The attack follows Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership Thursday.

  5. Newsweek

    US "assisting" Israel in shooting down Iran missiles amid attack: source (opens Newsweek)

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    "The U.S. is assisting in shooting down missiles targeting Israel," a U.S. defense official told Newsweek.

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