U.S. Central Command reported Tuesday that it had shot down multiple Iranian drones and ballistic missiles during what it described as an “attempted attack” on American allies in the region. The military command said all Iranian projectiles failed to reach their targets, with some falling short or breaking apart mid-flight.
According to CENTCOM, two missiles fired toward Kuwait disintegrated or landed short of their mark, while three aimed at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini air defense systems. The command also noted that American forces had conducted self-defense strikes against an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island prior to the missile interceptions.
In addition to the drone and missile salvos, U.S. forces responded to three one-way attack drones that were directed at civilian mariners. CENTCOM emphasized that no American personnel were injured in any of the incidents. “CENTCOM forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire,” the command said in a statement.
The latest round of Iranian aggression comes as the Trump administration continues diplomatic efforts to extend a fragile ceasefire. Talks have centered on Iran dismantling its nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy shipments. A U.S. naval blockade of the strait remains in effect.
On Tuesday, a U.S. fighter jet disabled an oil tanker that was attempting to reach the Iranian port of Kharg Island after the vessel ignored repeated warnings. Since April 13, American forces have disabled six commercial vessels and redirected 122 others, according to CENTCOM.
Iranian state media reported that Tehran withdrew from negotiations because of Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which it claims violates the ceasefire. President Trump dismissed those reports as “false” during a press briefing Tuesday.
The U.S. has also conducted self-defense strikes in Goruk, Iran, and on Qeshm Island over the weekend. These operations are part of a broader pattern of U.S. strikes on Iranian radar and drone command sites aimed at degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten allied forces and commercial shipping.
Meanwhile, the administration is also pressing for additional military aid to allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Trump to supply Patriot interceptor systems to counter Russian ballistic missiles, highlighting the broader regional demand for advanced air defense capabilities.
