US military says Iran launched 7 missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Kuwait

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US military says Iran launched 7 missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain

According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday. Six missiles were intercepted by US forces, while the seventh did not reach its intended target. No US personnel were harmed, and Iranian claims of damaging the US 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false.

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