US Navy warships, specifically the Arleigh Burke class destroyers USS Carney (DDG-64) and USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), operating in the Eastern Mediterranean, successfully intercepted and destroyed between 4 and 6 Iranian ballistic missiles and over 70 drones aimed at Israel last night. According to US officials and senior military officials, more than 100 Iranian ballistic missiles were launched at Israel, with the US forces shooting down at least three of these missiles. The operations demonstrated the strategic military capabilities of the US Navy in the region, underscoring the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel.
Per a senior military official briefing reporters, the USS Arleigh Burke and the USS Carney, operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, engaged and destroyed between 4 and 6 Iranian ballistic missiles during last night's attack; US aircraft in the region shot down more than 70…
New: Two US Navy destroyers, USS Arleigh Burke and USS Carney, operating in the eastern Mediterranean engaged and destroyed between 4-6 Iranian ballistic missiles during last night’s attack against Israel, a senior military official says.
⚡ Per a senior US defense official, the Arleigh Burke class destroyers USS Carney (DDG-64) and USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) downed four Iranian medium range ballistic missiles last night. https://t.co/RzD720sCB8
🇺🇸US Navy warships in the Eastern Mediterranean shot down three 🇮🇷Iranian ballistic missiles during operations last night. More than 70 drones aimed at 🇮🇱Israel were intercepted by USN ships and aircraft. AEGIS destroyers in the Eastern Med: USS Arleigh Burke, Carney, Roosevelt… https://t.co/K4eIGKf15f
US forces intercepted 70+ drones & at least 3 ballistic missiles were shot down by warships, US officials say: @OrenCNN @halbritz Iran launched more than 100 ballistic missiles at Israel. Destroyers USS CARNEY (DDG 64) & USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) are on station in the Med. https://t.co/YL2KhpVyEl