Washington, MINA – The United States and partner military forces intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reports.
“U.S. forces successfully defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East,” CENTCOM said in a statement.
Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors, CENTCOM said, adding that all failed to hit the targets.
“Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces,” the command said.
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CENTCOM also said its forces shot down three one-way attack drones launched by Iran toward civilian mariners transiting regional waters.
“American forces also conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island,” it said, adding that no US personnel were harmed.
Separately, CENTCOM denied a claim by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it struck US 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a US air base in the region with missiles and drones, calling the claim “false.”
“All Iranian attacks on American forces failed. U.S. forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against unwarranted Iranian aggression,” CENTCOM said.[]
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