The United States military says it successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in what officials described as an attempted surprise attack against American forces stationed in the Middle East.
The incident came as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain elevated, with U.S. forces maintaining heightened readiness across the region.
U.S. Military Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the missile attack occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. Eastern Time when IRGC forces fired several ballistic missiles from Iranian territory toward U.S. military positions in the Middle East.
CENTCOM reported that every missile launched during the attack was intercepted before reaching its intended targets.
No casualties or damage were immediately reported, and the command emphasized that American personnel remain on alert amid the ongoing security situation.
American Forces Maintain Elevated Readiness
Following the attempted strike, CENTCOM stated that U.S. forces continue operating under a high state of readiness to respond to any additional threats.
The military said it remains closely monitoring developments across the region while maintaining defensive capabilities designed to protect deployed personnel and allied interests.
The latest confrontation underscores the fragile security environment in the Middle East, where U.S. military installations have faced repeated threats from Iran and groups aligned with Tehran.
CENTCOM Challenges IRGC Navigation Claims
In a separate statement, CENTCOM dismissed recent claims by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. command said the IRGC has attempted to pressure commercial vessels and international mariners to follow routes dictated by Iranian forces after previously threatening merchant ships transiting the strategic waterway.
U.S. Affirms Strait of Hormuz Remains Open to International Shipping
CENTCOM stressed that the Strait of Hormuz is an internationally recognized waterway and rejected any suggestion that the IRGC has legal authority to control or direct the movement of commercial shipping through the passage.
The command reaffirmed that merchant vessels continue to navigate the strait with support from U.S. military forces, ensuring the uninterrupted flow of international maritime commerce.
Hundreds of Ships Escorted Through Strategic Waterway
Highlighting ongoing maritime security operations, CENTCOM said its forces have assisted approximately 1,000 commercial vessels in safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz since early May.
The command added that those operations have helped facilitate the movement of roughly 500 million barrels of crude oil through one of the world‘s most strategically important energy corridors, reinforcing efforts to safeguard global shipping and maintain freedom of navigation despite persistent regional threats.
