WASHINGTON/KUWAIT, June 1, 2026 — The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday that it successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at a military installation in Kuwait where U.S. forces are stationed.
According to a statement released by CENTCOM, the missiles were launched at approximately 3:00 a.m. GMT and were neutralized before reaching their intended target. The U.S. military reported that no American personnel were injured and no damage was sustained during the incident.
The reported attack comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following U.S. claims of strikes on Iranian facilities in Goruk and Qeshm Island. In response to those allegations, Iranian officials had warned that Tehran reserves the right to retaliate against any military bases or assets used to conduct attacks against Iran.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei previously stated that Iran considers itself fully entitled to respond to what it describes as acts of aggression and to target facilities involved in such operations.
The missile interception marks the latest development in the growing confrontation between the United States and Iran, raising concerns about the potential for further escalation across the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia has since condemned the reported Iranian attack on Kuwait, expressing support for regional stability and security.
Neither Iranian authorities nor Kuwaiti officials immediately provided detailed comments on the U.S. military’s account of the incident.
