Iran Missiles Intercepted; US, Saudi Forces Strike Terrorists
US Central Command confirmed all Iranian ballistic missiles were intercepted, while joint forces targeted Iran-aligned groups in Iraq.
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Multiple ballistic missiles were launched by Iran in an attempted attack against American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday at 17:45 EDT (21:45 GMT). US Central Command (Centcom) stated that all of these missiles were successfully intercepted. The military command did not specify the locations of the intended targets. This exchange of fire ended a brief period without hostilities between the US and Iran, a lull intended to facilitate negotiations.
Joint Strikes in Iraq
In response to drone attacks directed by Iran, US and Saudi Arabian forces jointly struck Iran-aligned terrorist groups in eastern Iraq. Centcom reported that the operation targeted multiple logistics and weapons sites. This action was described by the US military as a significant response to over 30 aerial drone attacks attributed to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps within the preceding 72 hours. Centcom issued a warning that Iran and its associated militias must halt these attacks to prevent further military action from the US.
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Saudi Interception and Wider Context
Earlier on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia announced that its military had intercepted and destroyed drones aimed at petroleum facilities in the country's eastern region. Major General Turki al-Maliki, a spokesperson for the Saudi defence ministry, alleged that Iran-affiliated militia groups operating from Iraqi territory were responsible for launching these drones. These renewed hostilities occurred one day after US President Donald Trump mentioned ongoing 'very friendly negotiations' with Iran, at which point there had been no exchange of strikes for three consecutive days.
The ongoing tensions coincide with the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where he met with President Trump and attended the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham. Data from the Pentagon indicates that at least 624 US military service members have sustained injuries since February, when President Trump ordered strikes against Iran. Of these, 417 personnel were wounded in connection with Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-Israeli military operation targeting Iran.
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