People gather around a fallen projectile that was moved to the center of a square in the occupied West Bank after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel.Hazem Bader/AFP via Getty Images

UK helped stop Iranian missiles headed for Israel – POLITICO

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The armed forces of the United Kingdom were involved in an operation to shoot down missiles fired by Iran at Israel Tuesday night, British Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed.

“British forces have this evening played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East,” Healey said in a statement. “I want to thank all British personnel involved in the operation for their courage and professionalism.”

Iran’s direct attack on Israel is the latest in a string of escalations between the two regional powers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate.