Watch: Air defence battle over Kuwait as Patriot missiles respond to Iranian strike

Tensions in the Middle East flared early Wednesday as Iran launched a missile attack aimed at U.S. military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the missiles did not reach their intended targets, being either intercepted by air defenses or breaking apart before impact.

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the missiles failed to hit their targets and were either intercepted or broke apart before impact.

The skies over the Gulf reportedly lit up as Iranian missiles and drones approached American positions. U.S. air defense systems, notably Patriot missiles, were deployed to counter the threats, successfully intercepting them near Kuwait City and preventing them from striking Ali Al Salem Air Base. This exchange marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has seen intermittent attacks between the U.S. and Iran since a major U.S. military campaign earlier this year.

In a retaliatory move, the U.S. military struck an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island. U.S. officials confirmed that while Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, none achieved their objectives. Missiles aimed at Kuwait reportedly disintegrated mid-flight, while those targeting Bahrain were intercepted by combined U.S. and Bahraini forces.

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American air defence used Patriot missiles to answer Iranian threat.

These developments occurred amidst reports from Iranian state-affiliated news agencies, Fars and Tasnim, claiming Tehran had ceased communication with mediators regarding a ceasefire extension. President Donald Trump, however, disputed these reports, stating that talks were ongoing. The situation remains volatile, with increased tensions also noted on Israel's northern border with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group.

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American military answered Iran's action strongly by hitting Qeshm Island.