WASHINGTON -- The US military said Tuesday it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched from Iran in what it described as an attempted "surprise attack" on American forces in the Middle East.
"At 5:45 pm ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on US forces based in the Middle East," the US Central Command (CENTCOM) wrote on X.
"All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted," it said, adding "US forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness."
Iran launched no more than four ballistic missiles, CNN reported, citing a US official.
There was no immediate comment from Tehran on the US claims.
