The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that Iranian missiles failed to hit their intended targets in Kuwait. This statement comes after Iran claimed to have attacked U.S.-related facilities in the Gulf region, which the U.S. denied, stating there were no American casualties.
On June 3, CENTCOM posted on X (formerly Twitter) that "Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional nations, but none struck their intended targets." According to CENTCOM, two missiles fired by Iran toward Kuwait either fell short or disintegrated mid-flight. Three missiles aimed at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini air defense systems.
There were also drone attacks. CENTCOM explained that Iran launched three one-way attack drones at civilian vessels passing through regional waters, which were intercepted by U.S. forces.
In response, U.S. forces struck a military ground control facility on Iran's Qeshm Island in an act of self-defense. Qeshm Island is a strategic location near the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM confirmed that there were no U.S. personnel casualties from the attacks. They also stated they are prepared to respond to Iranian aggression despite the ongoing ceasefire.
The dispute over responsibility for the attack on Kuwait International Airport continues. Reuters reported that the Iranian drone and missile strikes damaged airport facilities, resulting in one death and over 60 injuries. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed they did not target the airport and attributed the damage to U.S. interceptor missiles.
In response, CENTCOM refuted this claim, stating, "Iran's assertion that it did not attack the Kuwait International Airport passenger terminal and that the damage was caused by U.S. missile interceptors is completely false."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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