The US Military Says It's Thwarted an Iranian Missile Attack on American Troops
Central Command said all missiles were intercepted as U.S. forces stayed on high alert during a brief pause in fighting.
- On Tuesday, Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators sought to restore negotiations. U.S. Central Command confirmed all missiles were intercepted.
- Separately, the Saudi Defense Ministry reported intercepting drones targeting eastern petroleum facilities, blaming Iran-affiliated terrorist militias for the attacks launched from Iraqi territory. Houthi rebels claimed they forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn back.
- President Donald Trump and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu met Tuesday at the White House for their first session since launching the war; press secretary Karoline Leavitt called it "positive and productive."
- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed groups, dismissed Saudi allegations as "fabrications" and implicated the Houthis in Monday's attacks, complicating attribution efforts.
- Nearly 20% of the world's oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow Persian Gulf chokepoint where recurring volatility threatens global energy security. The latest strikes shatter the fragile stability mediators sought after June's interim ceasefire.
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Rockets are flying again! As reported by the US military on platform X, Iran has launched a "surprise attack" on American soldiers.
First resurgence of hostilities after days of relative calm, according to CENTCOM
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Iran launches 'surprise missile attack' on US troops in Middle East; CENTCOM says 'all intercepted'
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting US military forces in the Middle East, in what the US Central Command (CENTCOM) described as an "attempted surprise attack." The strike marks Iran's first direct attack on a US military base in the region since US President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes against Tehran last Friday to allow diplomatic efforts to continue. The strikes came hours after US President Donald Trump hoste…
Iran launches surprise attack on U.S. Middle East bases
According to U.S. Central Command, Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack in an attempt to attack U.S. forces based in the Middle East. NBC News’ Garrett Haake explains that this marks the most significant Iranian aggression in several days.
The ability of the United States to intercept enemy strikes has become an increasingly crucial issue.
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