<p>WASHINGTON — American air defense systems and a Navy destroyer helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles Friday that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military leaders, U.S. officials said.</p>

The U.S. has both Patriot missile defense systems and Terminal High Altitude Air Defense systems in the Middle East capable of intercepting missiles{ai:summary}<p>U.S. air defense systems and a Navy destroyer assisted Israel in intercepting ballistic missiles launched by Tehran, following Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear sites and military leaders. This collaboration highlights ongoing tensions in the region. #foreignaffairs</p>

Israel gets help shooting down Iranian missiles from U.S. air defense systems, destroyer

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