US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart on Tuesday, just hours after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel in response to Israel’s military actions in Lebanon, which have resulted in hundreds of deaths and the displacement of over a million people.

Iran announced that the missile strikes were concluded unless there are further provocations.

No injuries were reported in Israel, and Washington described Iran’s attack as ineffective.

Both Israel and the U.S. have vowed to respond to Tehran, amid escalating concerns about a broader conflict.

“The Secretary (Austin) reaffirmed that the United States remains well postured to defend U.S. personnel, allies, and partners in the face of threats from Iran and Iran-backed terrorist organizations,” the Pentagon said in a statement after Austin’s call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

“The minister and I expressed mutual appreciation for the coordinated defense of Israel against nearly 200 ballistic missiles launched by Iran and committed to remain in close contact,” Austin said separately in a post on X.

In recent days, Israel has intensified its military operations in Lebanon, focusing on targeting Hezbollah militants backed by Iran, according to the Israeli military.

Additionally, Israel is engaged in a conflict in Gaza, which began after a deadly attack by Hamas militants on October 7.

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The Israeli assault on Gaza, controlled by Hamas, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, displaced nearly the entire population, and triggered a hunger crisis in the region.