Middle East war live: US military says it intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks
Summary
The US military said it stopped Iranian missile and drone attacks aimed at countries like Kuwait and Bahrain. In response, the US launched strikes on an Iranian island called Qeshm. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also said they attacked US naval sites and a regional airbase, claiming it was retaliation for US actions.Key Facts
- Iran fired several ballistic missiles at regional neighbors, but none hit their targets.
- Two missiles aimed at Kuwait fell short or broke apart before reaching their targets.
- Three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by US and Bahrain air defenses.
- The US military carried out self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in Iran.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards attacked the US Fifth Fleet headquarters and a regional airbase using missiles and drones.
- Iran also targeted a vessel named Panaya after a US attack on an Iranian tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian media quoted the Revolutionary Guards warning the US about disrupting security in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump’s team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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