List Of Countries That Thwarted Iran's Missiles To Israel

List of countries that failed Iranian missiles to Israel (UnICEF / Dar Al Mussawir)

YOGYAKARTA - Several countries are known to have helped Israel deal with attacks from Iran. In an effort to defend Israel, a number of these countries also shot down hundreds of missiles launched by Iran. So what are the list of countries that failed Iran's missiles against Israel?

In the conflict that occurred in the middle east, Iran fired as many as 180 to 200 hypersonic and ballistic missiles at Israel. This attack was carried out in retaliation for Israel's atrocities that killed the leader of the Hezbollah militia, Hassan Nasrallah, at the end of last September.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps managed to fly the Fattah hypersonic missile into the heart of Israel. A great attack from Iran was able to break through Israel's known powerful and sophisticated Iron Dome defense system.

The tension between the two central eastern countries has drawn the attention of the world's public. Not only did it stop at the feud between Iran and Israel, but there were several countries involved behind it. A number of high-ranking countries to defend Israel in countering Iran's attacks.

The following is a list of countries thwarting Iranian missiles against Israel:

British troops reportedly played a role in preventing conflict when Iran launched hundreds of missiles into Israel. Britain's Defense Minister, John Healey, stated that British troops contributed to efforts to avoid further escalation in the Middle East region. Healey also expressed his gratitude to the military personnel for their professionalism.

According to a Reuters report, Britain's Ministry of Defense did not provide further response to the involvement of their troops in the situation in the Middle East. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed that Israel has the right to defend itself and denounce Iran's attacks on Israel.

"This [Iranian attacks] cannot be tolerated. We support Israel and recognize its right to defend itself against this aggression. Iran must stop this attack," said Starmer.

The United States stated that it played a role in helping Israel prevent the ballistic missile attack that Iran launched towards Israel. A senior official at the White House revealed that the United States military was working with Israel in an attempt to shoot down the projectile.

"The US Navy destroyer joined Israel's air defense unit, and fired interceptors to shoot down incoming missiles," said US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

"In short, based on what we know today, this attack [Iran] appears ineffective. Apart from being professionalism [Israeli military], it is also largely due to the hard work of the US military," Sullivan added, reported by Al Jazeera.

When asked about the United States' views regarding possible countermeasures from Israel, Sullivan explained that discussions were still ongoing between military and political leaders from the two countries, namely the US and Israel.

"We want to hold some in-depth consultations with Israel. We are proud of the actions we have taken with Israel, to protect and defend Israel," Sullivan said.

"We have made it clear that there will be consequences, severe consequences, for this attack. We will work with Israel to make it happen," he said.

Jordan also managed to shoot down an Iranian missile bound for Israel and crossed its airspace on Tuesday (1/10) night, as confirmed by Jordan's Directorate of Public Security.

"The Jordanian Royal Air Force and air defense systems responded to a number of missiles and drones entering Jordan's airspace," the Directorate of Public Security was released, quoted by Middle East Eye (MEE), Wednesday.

Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad Al Momani confirmed that the kingdom's actions were carried out to defend itself and safeguard the country's sovereignty.

"Jordan's position is clear and permanent, which is not going to be a conflict arena for any party," said Al Momani.

He then said, "Protecting Jordanians is the first responsibility."

Jordan's statement that they were acting to protect their citizens actually angered the public. A Jordanian, Iyad Al Rantsis, questioned the steps taken by the Jordanian government.

"If Jordan is a top priority, why be dragged into a confrontation that is not your own business," said Al Rantsis.

This is not the first time Jordan's actions have sparked the anger of citizens. In April, they were also involved in shooting down Iranian missiles aimed at Israel.

That is the list of countries that failed Iran's missiles against Israel. To date, the conflict that has occurred in the middle east and involves Iran has not subsided. Also read the sophistication of Iran's hypersonic ballistic missiles.

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