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USS Bulkeley

US Navy Destroyers Thwart Iranian Missile Threat To Israel

Dramatic scenes unfold as American warships engage in a high-stakes defensive operation.

As reported by Newsweek, the United States Navy has released video footage showcasing its destroyers intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles in defense of Israel.

The interception took place in the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

The operation involved two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the USS Bulkeley and USS Cole, which fired a total of twelve interceptors to counter the incoming Iranian missiles. This defensive action was part of a broader response to a barrage of approximately 200 ballistic missiles launched by Iran, targeting various locations in Israel.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the combined air defense systems of Israel and the United States successfully engaged 180 ballistic missiles fired from Iran. While acknowledging that some missiles did reach Israeli air bases, the IDF emphasized that the impacts were ineffective, resulting in no damage to Israeli air force aircraft.

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