US Central Command has said that Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait that was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces.

In a post on X, it said this “egregious ceasefire violation by the Iranian regime occurred hours after Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones that posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz”.

“All drones were successfully intercepted by US forces which also prevented a sixth drone launch from an Iranian ground control site in Bandar Abbas,” it said.

“US Central Command and regional partners remain vigilant and measured as we continue to defend our forces and interests from unjustified Iranian aggression,” it added.