A U.S. television network has reported that several Middle Eastern nations may have played a role in helping Israel intercept Iran’s recent missile attack.
In a significant escalation, Iran launched over 150 missiles towards Israel as part of a retaliatory strike named “Operation Wa’ad-e-Sadiq 3.” The missiles were fired in three waves within an hour—around 100 in the first wave, 50 in the second, and another 50 in the final barrage.
The skies over Tel Aviv were rocked by explosions as many of the incoming projectiles were intercepted mid-air. Israel’s missile defense system, backed by U.S. support, managed to neutralize a large number of the missiles. However, some missiles did manage to strike key locations, including a direct hit on Israel’s Ministry of Defense.
According to Israeli military sources, the incoming missiles were actively engaged by air defense systems. Media outlets also reported that the U.S. THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system was deployed and contributed to the successful interception.
Adding a new dimension, CNN reported that, in addition to American assistance, unnamed Middle Eastern countries were also involved in efforts to counter the Iranian offensive.
