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Direct military exchanges involving U.S. forces raise risks of wider regional conflict that can affect energy prices and defense spending.

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Watch for the next CENTCOM operational update or State Department statement on further Iranian activity.

World DEVELOPING oann.com · Jun 1, 2026 13:43 UTC

CENTCOM intercepts Iranian missiles aimed at U.S. forces in Kuwait

CENTCOM announced successful interception of two Iranian ballistic missiles directed at U.S. personnel stationed in Kuwait. The incident adds to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.