Biden orders U.S. troops to "shoot down Iranian missiles aimed at Israel"

U.S. President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. troops to support Israel's defense and shoot down missiles aimed at Israel in connection with Iran's missile strike on Israel, the White House says.

President Biden is monitoring Iran's attacks in the White House Situation Room with Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, the White House said.

President Biden and Vice President Harris also continue to receive relevant reports from the national security team, the White House added.