US President Joe Biden commended American forces, stating they “helped Israel take down nearly all” drones and missiles launched by Iran on Sunday.
In a statement, he noted that the US had deployed aircraft and warships to the region ahead of the unprecedented attack.
“I condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms,” he added.
Israel reported that Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles toward its territory, marking the first direct attack from Iranian soil.
While the majority were intercepted, a small number of projectiles found their targets, including an IDF base in southern Israel. Reports indicate at least one casualty, identified as a young girl, who sustained injuries.
Earlier, Iran issued a warning that Israel would face consequences for a strike on its consulate in Syria on April 1, resulting in the deaths of seven Iranian officers, including a senior commander. Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement in the incident
“I’ve just spoken with Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu to reaffirm America’s ironclad commitment to the security of Israel,” Mr Biden said shortly after the pair held a call.
“I told him that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks,” he added.