U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the neutralization of a multi-layered wave of Iranian ballistic missiles and one-way attack drones on Tuesday, responding with targeted self-defense strikes against a military site on Qeshm Island.

Tensions escalated on Monday after U.S. forces struck surveillance infrastructure in Goruk and Qeshm Island following the downing of an American MQ-1 unmanned aerial vehicle over international waters.

Meanwhile, Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, with two targeting Kuwait failing en route by either falling short or breaking apart mid-flight.

The Revolutionary Guard framed their missile and drone salvos as an initial retaliatory response to earlier U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island and Goruk. 

U.S. and Allies Thwart Iranian Missile and Drone Wave 

CENTCOM said in a statement that Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors, all of which failed to strike their intended targets.

While two missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or disintegrated en route, a combined network of U.S. and Bahraini air defense forces successfully intercepted three missiles tracking toward Bahrain.

The statement noted that forces shot down three one-way attack drones launched by Iran toward civilian mariners transiting international waters.

In response, U.S. forces conducted precision self-defense strikes against an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island.

No Casualties, ‘Ready to Defend’

CENTCOM confirmed that no U.S. personnel were harmed during the attacks.

“CENTCOM forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire,” the statement stressed.

Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Holds Despite Attacks and Stalled Talks 

The exchange of attacks comes while a fragile ceasefire remains in place since early April, which has been extended several times by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, both countries continue to engage in indirect talks; however, no comprehensive deal has yet been reached.