"We Ran Out of Missiles": US Fighter Pilots Reveal Harrowing Details of Iran’s Attack on Israel

Iran launched the attack in response to Israel’s strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, escalating tensions in the region.

US F-15 Pilots Recall Running Out of Missiles During Iranian Attack on Israel

In April, during a massive Iranian assault on Israel, US F-15 fighter pilots faced a critical shortage of air-to-air missiles, forcing them to switch to onboard guns. The strike, involving over 300 drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles, was far more extensive than anticipated by the US military.

Major Benjamin “Irish” Coffey, an F-15 pilot, described the unprecedented scenario as he and his weapons systems officer, Captain Lacie “Sonic” Hester, adapted to the situation. They executed a high-risk maneuver, flying below the F-15’s safe altitude in an attempt to shoot down Iranian drones, but missed due to the extreme difficulty of targeting in darkness. "The risk was just too high to try again," Major Coffey explained.

Despite the challenges, US forces intercepted 70 drones and three ballistic missiles, thwarting much of the attack. The situation marked the Air Force’s first major test against a large-scale drone assault, with fighters spending hours in the air under intense conditions.

Meanwhile, chaos unfolded at a US military base in the Middle East, where air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and troops sought shelter in bunkers. The attack, a retaliation for Israel’s strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria, demonstrated the evolving threat of drone warfare. Lieutenant Colonel Timothy “Diesel” Causey highlighted the difficulty of countering drones, describing them as a "low-cost, low-risk" tool for adversaries.

The incident underscores the growing challenges posed by modern warfare and the need for enhanced preparedness against drone-based attacks.

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Source: NDTV‍