As reported by The Times of Israel on July 9, 2026, dozens of missiles and drones fired by Iran caused no significant damage or injuries to American personnel, according to a report by AFP citing a US defense official.
The official said the attack did not achieve any major impact despite the scale of the launch. According to the account, defensive measures successfully responded to the incoming threats, limiting their effectiveness and preventing serious consequences for US forces stationed in the affected areas.
The US defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the strikes “were intercepted or failed to cause major damage.”
The official also confirmed that there were “no US injuries” resulting from the attack. The assessment suggested that the missile and drone barrage failed to inflict the level of destruction that may have been intended, with existing defense systems and other factors preventing significant damage to personnel or facilities..Click to Continue/Video>>