West planned for months to repel long-range Iranian attack – but Israel did not need them
by Dan Sabbagh from World news | The Guardian on (#6R64F)
Most of the defensive effort appears to have been undertaken by Israeli air defence systems
Quiet planning by the US, UK and other allies to help Israel repel an Iranian long-range attack have been going on for several months or more - but most of the defensive effort appears to have been undertaken by Israeli air defence systems.
The only reported military engagements in support of Israel were a dozen interceptors fired by two US warships in the Eastern Mediterranean, while Jordan said its own air defence systems and air force were involved in targeting Iranian missiles.
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