US Military Says It Intercepted Iranian Missiles Launched Toward Regional Nations, Conducted Strikes

U.S. Central Command said Iran launched missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain on June 2, but none of them reached their intended targets.

The Ateela 2 Oil Tanker boat navigates the sea on Qeshm Island, Iran, in the Strait of Hormuz, on April 28, 2026. Asghar Besharati/Getty Images

The U.S. military said on Tuesday that its forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drone attacks launched toward regional nations in the Middle East.

In a statement, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Iran launched ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain on June 2, but none of them reached their intended targets.