US and UK forces help shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Syria and Iraq

US defence official says action is part of ironclad commitment to Israel's security', with UK's Royal Air Force also involved in regional operations

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A hastily assembled coalition including the US and UK has helped Israel shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Iraq and Syria in an effort to blunt the attack and prevent an uncontrollable escalation.

As a mass salvo of Iranian drones and cruise missiles neared its borders, Israel scrambled its fighter jets to intercept the incoming projectiles, according to Israeli news reports, and it was supported in the effort by its partners and neighbours.