Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks
Tensions escalated between the U.S. and Iran as Iran launched missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain, which were intercepted or failed. In retaliation, the U.S. conducted strikes on an Iranian facility in response to the missile attacks. The situation follows a breakdown in peace talks regarding a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel.
- ▪Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, but they either failed or were intercepted.
- ▪The U.S. responded with strikes on an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island.
- ▪Reports indicate that Iran halted communication regarding peace talks, leading to increased tensions.
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The USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20), flagship of the U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet, arrives in Istanbul, Turkey, Aug. 18, 2023. Reuters-YonhapDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said Tuesday that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the U.S. launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response.Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, but failed to hit their targets, the U.S. said. The two fired at Kuwait fell apart en route, while U.S. and Bahraini forces intercepted the missiles aimed at Bahrain.U.S. Central Command said it responded with strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the U.S.
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