US Military Thwarts Iranian Missile Attack on American Forces

The U.S. military has confirmed that it successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran at American forces in the Middle East, thwarting an attack that shattered a brief pause in fighting.

According to the U.S. Central Command, all Iranian missiles were intercepted, and U.S. forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness.

The incident occurred as mediators attempted to get both sides back to negotiations after weeks of escalation over the Strait of Hormuz.

In related developments, Saudi Arabia reported shooting down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn around as part of their self-styled blockade of the kingdom.