U.S. Central Command Reports Successful Interception of Iranian Ballistic Missiles Over Kuwait

The United States Central Command announced that it has successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles that were aimed at American military personnel stationed in Kuwait during the night of May 31, 2026.

The defensive operation prevented the projectiles from reaching their intended targets, with no casualties or damage reported among U.S. forces in the region. The interception marked another instance of escalating tensions between American and Iranian forces in the Gulf area.

Details regarding the specific defense systems employed or the exact time of the incident were not immediately disclosed by the command.