U.S. Intercepted Iranian Missiles Targeting American Forces in Kuwait, Central Command Says
The latest attacks further undermine what remains of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and will likely add strain to ongoing efforts to reach a deal that will end the war.
TL;DR
- Iran fired two ballistic missiles targeting U.S. forces in Kuwait.
- U.S. Central Command successfully intercepted the missiles, with no U.S. personnel harmed.
- Kuwait condemned the attacks as a 'dangerous escalation' and asserted its right to hold Iran responsible.
- The attacks followed U.S. self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone command sites.
- Iran claims the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is universally binding, including actions in Lebanon, and holds the U.S. and Israel responsible for consequences of violations.