On Tuesday, the US military announced that it had effectively countered a series of missile and drone attacks from Iran in the Gulf region. According to US Central Command (Centcom), Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles aimed at neighboring countries, but all failed to strike their intended targets. Two missiles directed at Kuwait either fell short or disintegrated during flight, while three missiles aimed at Bahrain were intercepted by US and Bahraini air defense systems. Additionally, the US military downed three Iranian attack drones that were reportedly directed at civilian vessels navigating through regional waters. In response to these threats, the US conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island, targeting an Iranian military ground control station. This island is strategically located in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping channel for Gulf oil and gas, which has faced significant Iranian military activity since the onset of conflict with the US and Israel in February 2026. Centcom confirmed that there were no injuries to US personnel during these operations, emphasizing the effectiveness of their defensive measures against Iranian aggression.