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US military thwarts an Iranian missile attack on troops
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East, breaking a brief ceasefire; all missiles were intercepted successfully, and U.S. forces remain on high alert.
- Saudi Arabia intercepted drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq targeting its petroleum facilities, while Houthi rebels claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn back amid a blockade of Saudi shipping.
- Iraq condemned the use of its territory for attacks and launched investigations, while Iran-backed militias denied involvement in the drone strikes, attributing some attacks to the Houthis.
- The conflict centers around control of strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait, critical for global oil shipments, with Iran demanding ships use routes near its coast.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington amid the conflict, marking their first meeting since the war began, aiming to improve strained relations as both leaders face domestic pressures.
