In addition, some six ballistic missiles were destroyed.
U.S. military forces stationed in the Middle East successfully defended Israel against Iranian and Yemeni attack on the night of April 14. According to the Pentagon's Central Command (CENTCOM), more than 80 drones and at least six ballistic missiles were shot down.
"On April 13 and the morning of April 14, U.S. Central Command forces supported by destroyers from U.S. European Command successfully attacked and destroyed more than 80 UAVs and at least six ballistic missiles that were set to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen," CENTCOM reported on social network X.
In addition, the US military destroyed a launcher and seven drones in Yemen, in the part under the control of the Houthis.
The Pentagon said it would continue to work with partners on security in the region.
Iran fired seven hypersonic missiles at an airbase in Israel.
China, Russia and UN Secretary General António Guterres called on all participants in the conflict in the Middle East to exercise maximum restraint.