Iran has begun its retaliation against Israel, launching more than 100 drones, dozens of cruise missiles, and dozens of ballistic missiles targeting Israeli government sites.
The Biden administration expects Iran will launch more than 100 drones, dozens of cruise missiles and dozens of ballistic missiles targeting Israel i government sites , not civilians or religious sites, a US official said.The US and Israel have coordinated on a defense plan, including the USS Carney and other destroyers and assets, officials said.Now that Iran has begun its retaliation against Israel , the U.S. is bracing for this to be “a major attack,” according to two senior U.S. officials.
Commander of U.S. Central Command Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla was in Israel for a meeting with senior Israeli officials for the past several days, and now defense officials say he is traveling in the region. During his visit, Kurilla consulted with the Israelis on a defense plan that includes U.S. help from the sea and air, as well as how Israel might respond to Iran’s attack, the senior U.S. officials said.
"Continue to behave responsibly and calmly, as you have done so far, be careful and act according to the instructions," Hagari said. Earlier today, Biden was briefed on the matter by national security adviser Jake Sullivan and principal deputy national security adviser Jon Finer, according to the White House.
The U.S. is prepared to help defend Israel with ships, including the USS Carney, a destroyer that has been involved in shooting down Houthi projectiles but is now repositioned to help Israel, as well as other destroyers and assets, the officials said.
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