An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles toward Israel.
An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles toward Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024.
  • Iran launched a retaliatory attack against Israel on Saturday.
  • The US military shot down Iran-fired drone aircraft amid the attack, an official confirmed to BI.
  • The US military remains poised to provide "defensive support" to Israel, the official said.

The US military on Saturday shot down drones fired by Iran and headed toward Israel amid Iran's retaliatory strike on the country.