US Officials Declare Iran's Attack an Embarrassing Failure, White House Confident in Avoiding War

The US labeled Iran's recent attack on Israel as an "embarrassing failure," emphasizing the successful defense by a coalition of forces including Israel, the US, Jordan, France, and Great Britain. US National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby dismissed Iran's claims of intentional failure and warned that the US remains committed to Israel's defense, while also stating that the US is not seeking to escalate conflict in the region. The attack highlighted Israel's defensive capabilities and garnered international support for the country.