US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin considered the Iranian attack on Israel yesterday evening, Tuesday, a "blatant aggression", noting that he had a phone call with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Galant after the attack. Austin wrote on "X": "I spoke today with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant after Iran's blatant aggression against Israel. We praised our joint protection of Israel from about 200 missiles launched by Iran, and pledged to remain in constant contact, and expressed deep condolences to the families affected by the horrific/terrorist/shooting in Israel yesterday, according to his claim. Earlier, the Israeli army announced that Iran had fired about 180 missiles at Israel, confirming that most of them were intercepted and one person was killed. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Thursday, November 07, 2024