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US intercepts two Iranian missiles targeting troops in Kuwait
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US intercepts two Iranian missiles targeting troops in Kuwait

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. forces intercepted and destroyed two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting troops in Kuwait.
  • The U.S. Central Command stated no American personnel were injured and vowed to continue protecting forces from Iranian aggression.
  • The incident follows Iran's claim of attacking a U.S. airbase in response to a U.S. offensive.

U.S. forces successfully intercepted and destroyed two Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at American troops stationed in Kuwait, the U.S. Central Command announced on Monday. The missiles were neutralized immediately, and no U.S. personnel sustained injuries, according to the command's statement on X.

Last night, at 11:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time (3:00 GMT), U.S. forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles directed at U.S. troops deployed in Kuwait. These missiles were immediately neutralized, and no U.S. personnel were injured.

— U.S. Central CommandAnnouncing the successful interception of Iranian missiles.

The Central Command emphasized its vigilance in protecting U.S. forces from Iranian aggression while also supporting the ongoing ceasefire. This U.S. announcement came shortly after Kuwait's General Staff reported that its air defense systems were intercepting "enemy attacks," though specific affected areas were not detailed.

We remain vigilant and will continue to protect our forces from Iranian aggression, while also supporting the ongoing ceasefire.

— U.S. Central CommandVowing to protect U.S. troops and support a ceasefire.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for an attack on a U.S. airbase, stating it was in response to a U.S. offensive against a telecommunications tower. The IRGC asserted that the intended targets were destroyed, without specifying the location of the attacked base.

enemy attacks

— Kuwaiti General StaffReporting on air defense system activity.

The U.S. Central Command had earlier announced multiple strikes against Iran in retaliation for "aggressive actions," including the downing of a drone in international waters. Negotiations between Washington and Tehran, mediated by Pakistan, are reportedly underway to end the war, with U.S. President Donald Trump having met with his security team to discuss a "final" decision on the matter, though no agreement was reached.

the intended targets were destroyed

— Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)Claiming responsibility for an attack on a U.S. airbase.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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