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).

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.

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