CENTCOM Confirms Interception of Iranian Ballistic Missiles Targeting U.S. Forces in Kuwait
The statement follows Iranian claims of a retaliatory operation and coincides with diplomatic condemnations from Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.
PERSIAN GULF — U.S. Central Command reported that its forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces based in Kuwait at 3:00 a.m. UTC on June 1 (11 p.m. ET local on May 31).
U.S. Forces Carry Out Strikes On Iran's Radar, Command and Control Sites In Goruk, Disable Bulk Carrier In Gulf of Oman
GULF OF OMAN — U.S. forces operating under Central Command enforced a naval blockade of Iranian ports by disabling a non-compliant Gambia-flagged bulk carrier attempting to reach an Iranian port and conducted precision strikes against Iranian air defense and drone command facilities following the loss of a U.S. unmanned aircraft.
The statement follows Iranian claims of a retaliatory operation and coincides with diplomatic condemnations from Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, alongside Kuwaiti military confirmation of active air defense operations.
CENTCOM: Will Continue To Protect U.S. Forces From “Iranian Aggression”
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