US Deployed Patriot Missiles Against Iranian Attack Over Jordan

The United States deployed approximately 70 Patriot missiles to intercept Iran's drone and missile barrage as it passed over Jordan en route to Israel. The deployment was part of a broader U.S. effort to defend Israel against the unprecedented Iranian aerial assault launched on Saturday night. U.S. forces, operating from bases in the region, engaged numerous Iranian projectiles. The Patriot missile batteries were crucial in neutralizing threats in the airspace of Jordan, a key regional partner, before they could reach their intended targets in Israel. This action underscores the significant military cooperation between the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East to counter Iranian aggression. The Iranian attack involved over 300 drones and missiles, most of which were intercepted by Israel's air defense systems and its allies, including the U.S., Britain, and Jordan. The U.S. military confirmed it destroyed dozens of Iranian drones and missiles aimed at Israel. The Pentagon stated that its forces engaged and destroyed Iranian drones and missiles launched toward Israel, ensuring they did not pose a threat to Israel or U.S. forces in the region. The U.S. has been reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East in recent weeks.