U.S. Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles Aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain
U.S. forces intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles and one drone targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on June 6. Iran reported firing warning missiles toward U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman. Officials in Lebanon and Iran issued statements on the ongoing conflict.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukU.S. forces intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles and one drone directed at Kuwait and Bahrain, according to a military statement. A seventh missile failed before reaching any target. Iran said it launched warning missiles and drones toward U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman. The exchange occurred amid heightened tensions over maritime security.
Iran's foreign minister stated that Lebanon is not a bargaining chip in the conflict. A Khamenei adviser said Iran demands the release of $24 billion in assets and framed the request as a test of trust. Lebanon's president said in an interview that negotiations represent a major opportunity and asked whether Israelis want perpetual war.
Reports indicated several Lebanese soldiers were killed in an Israeli strike in the same region. A U.S. president stated that Iran's military has been largely destroyed and retains about 21 percent of its missile capacity. The same official said the exact number of remaining missiles and drones is known.
Officials reported that 13 U.S. soldiers have been killed since operations began on February 28.
