Iran Missile Attack

Iran fired missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East, but the attack was intercepted.

U.S. stops Iranian ‘surprise’ missile attack

Iran launches surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East

Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause

Summary

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U.S. Central Command said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran at U.S. forces in the Middle East at 5:45 p.m. ET Tuesday, and that all missiles were intercepted. The attack ended a brief lull as mediators pursued cease-fire talks between Washington and Tehran. Hours later, U.S. and Saudi forces struck multiple sites in eastern Iraq used by Iran-backed militias to launch drone attacks across the region. The fighting further depleted U.S. Patriot and THAAD interceptor stockpiles, raising concerns about defenses if hostilities resume.

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