President Biden confirmed on Tuesday that the U.S. military had actively supported Israel's defense in shooting down incoming missiles, noting that American naval forces stationed in the eastern Mediterranean Sea had done so at my direction.
In a statement late Tuesday evening, John Healy, Britain's defense minister, said British forces had played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East, stating that the U.K. stands fully behind Israel's right to defend its country.
The French presidency stated that France had mobilized its military resources in the Middle East to help Israel counter Iran's missile attack, condemning the barrage while urging an end to Israel's military operations in Lebanon.
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, warned that any third party supporting Israel would face a strong response, indicating heightened tensions in the region.
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