US did not join Israel strikes on Iran, Lebanon - FT

Jun 9, 2026, 05:27 GMT+1

US forces did not join Israel’s latest attacks on Iran and Lebanon, the Financial Times reported, citing a US defense official.

The official said the United States did launch interceptors to defend its troops in Israel.

The report described the move as a sign of "Washington’s displeasure at the last strikes on Lebanon and Iran."

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