US blocks Iranian missile barrage as pause in fighting falters | First Thing
Summary
The US military intercepted all Iranian missiles launched at US forces in the Middle East and worked with Saudi Arabia to strike militia sites in Iraq. These attacks ended a short pause in fighting between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump in Washington for talks.Key Facts
- Iran fired ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday.
- The US military said all Iranian missiles were intercepted by defense systems.
- The US and Saudi forces struck militia sites in Iraq linked to Tehran.
- The missile attack happened during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.
- Netanyahu and President Trump held a private meeting for nearly 90 minutes.
- The US sees the missile attack as a surprise attempt by Iran to escalate fighting.
- Closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict poses risks to global marine life by potentially spreading invasive species.
- President Trump also met Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy on the same day to discuss defense and diplomacy.
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