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US military helped stop Iranian missiles heading to Israel, officials say

No location data comes from US on interceptions

Rescue and security personnel carry a wounded person at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Ramat Gan, Israel Jun 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Reuters

Published : 14 Jun 2025, 02:25 AM

Updated : 14 Jun 2025, 02:25 AM

The US military has helped shoot down Iranian missiles that were headed toward Israel, two US officials said on Friday.

One of the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that for now the US interceptions had been carried out by ground-based systems. The official said fighter jets and warships had not been used so far.

Neither official provided information on where the US intercepts took place from.

The United States has nearly 40,000 troops in the Middle East, including air defense systems, fighter aircraft and warships that can help bring down missiles.

During previous Iranian missile and drone salvos that were aimed at Israel, the US military has used jets and Navy warships to help shoot down Iranian projectiles.