The US says it won't shoot down drones over Ukraine, despite doing the same to protect Israel

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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.

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The US Army's ability to maneuver rapidly on the battlefield may be over

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U.S. Army Soldiers from 25th Infantry Division repel from a UH-60 Black Hawk on March 7, 2024.
U.S. Army Soldiers from 25th Infantry Division repel from a UH-60 Black Hawk on March 7, 2024.

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US fighter jets, destroyers, and Patriot missiles shot down loads of Iranian weapons to shield Israel from an unprecedented attack

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke.

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Iran's attack on Israel could be bad for Russia's war in Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi sitting across from each other.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi holding a meeting in Tehran, Iran, in July 2022.

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Ex-CIA director says Israel could use 'covert' operations to retaliate against Iran's drone strikes without escalating the conflict

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Former CIA director and retired general David Petraeus.
Former CIA director and retired general David Petraeus.

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US forces shot down over 75 Iranian missiles and drones in its biggest air-defense battle of the Middle East crisis

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Navy destroyer USS Carney Red Sea
US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Carney engaging missiles and drones in the Red Sea.

US Navy/MCS2 Aaron Lau

John Bolton calls for a 'far stronger' response from Israel after Iran's missile and drone attack

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John Bolton
Former National Security advisor John Bolton.

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Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel has pushed the region to the edge — but not past the point of no return yet, analyst says

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L: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. R: Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles toward Israel.
L: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. R: Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles toward Israel.

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Iran's missile attacks showed some calculated restraint. What will Israel's response be?

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A group of Israeli military leaders meet around a table surrounded by televisions.
Israel's war cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, holds a meeting to discuss the drone attack launched by Iran in Tel Aviv.

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Boeing helped develop Israel's Arrow 3 missile defense system, which 'proved itself' during Iran's retaliatory attack

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Israel relied on its Arrow 3 defense system to fend off the majority of the drones and missiles Iran fired during its retaliatory attack on Saturday.

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