Iran launched multiple missiles at American forces, U.S. military says
Summary
Iran fired several ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East, but all were successfully intercepted by U.S. air defenses, according to the U.S. military. This attack ended a brief calm between the U.S. and Iran amid ongoing tensions over control of important oil shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting U.S. forces, which were all intercepted.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage where about 20% of the world’s oil normally passes.
- Iran has tried to control this strait and demanded ships use a route near its coast, even threatening attacks.
- Saudi Arabia shot down drones it said were launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for two days in a row.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn back in the Red Sea.
- Iraqi officials deny allowing their territory to be used for attacks and are investigating Saudi claims.
- Previous U.S. strikes hit Iranian infrastructure in response to missile and drone attacks by Iran on allied Arab countries.
- The attacks occurred while diplomats were trying to restart talks between the U.S. and Iran for a ceasefire.
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