Iran live updates: US conducts strikes after Iranian missile attacks, CENTCOM says

The U.S. said Iran launched ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors.

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded "one way or the other."

Key Headlines

CENTCOM disputes Iran's claim of strike on airbase, 5th Fleet HQ

U.S. Central Command said Iran's claims to have successfully attacked a Middle Eastern U.S. airbase and the 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain were "false."

"All Iranian attacks on American forces failed. U.S. forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against unwarranted Iranian aggression," CENTCOM wrote in a post to X.

Second wave of Iranian drone attacks failed to hit targets: CENTCOM

An additional wave of Iranian drones "attempting to attack U.S. forces in Kuwait failed to impact intended targets" on Tuesday night, U.S. Central Command said in a social media statement.

"U.S. Central Command air defenses successfully downed multiple drones and ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed," the statement said.

US intercepts Iranian missiles, conducts strikes on Qeshm Island: CENTCOM

U.S. forces helped intercept Iranian missiles and conducted "self-defense" strikes on Qeshm Island, following "attempted attacks" by Iran in the Middle East on Tuesday, U.S. Central Command said.

"Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit their intended targets," CENTCOM said in a statement.

Two missiles launched at Kuwait were unsuccessful, while three fired at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces, CENTCOM said.

U.S. forces also shot down multiple attack drones launched by Iran "toward civilian mariners that were rightfully transiting regional waters," CENTCOM said.

The self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island targeted an Iranian military ground control station, according to CENTCOM.

No U.S. personnel were harmed in the attacks, CENTCOM said.

Kuwait says it's defending against 'hostile' missile and drone attacks

The Kuwait Army said its air defenses are "currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks."

It did not say from where the attacks originated.

The army told residents to follow instructions from authorities and that they may hear explosions due to air defenses intercepting the attacks.

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