U.S. Forces Defending Against Iranian Missiles Targeting Israel

Wilmer Puello-Mota, left, a member of the U.S. Air Force, provides security at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 28, 2015. Puello-Mota, a U.S. Air Force veteran and for

A U.S. defense official has confirmed that American forces in the region are actively defending against Iranian-launched missiles targeting Israel. This action is in line with the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel's security.

U.S. commitment to Israel's security is unwavering.

American forces actively defending against Iranian-launched missiles.

U.S. forces prepared to provide additional defensive support as needed.

The official emphasized that U.S. forces are fully prepared to provide additional defensive support as needed. Their primary objective is to safeguard both Israel and U.S. forces operating in the region from any potential threats.