• Two Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at US forces in Kuwait were intercepted overnight.
  • No American personnel were harmed, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
  • The incident heightens tensions amid a fragile regional ceasefire.

US Central Command reported that at 11 p.m. ET last night, US forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American personnel based in Kuwait. The missiles were “immediately defeated” and “no American personnel were harmed,” CENTCOM said in a statement. The attack comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts to maintain a fragile ceasefire in the region.

US and Kuwaiti defensive systems engaged the incoming missiles, which were fired from within Iranian territory, according to a US defense official. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attack appeared to be a deliberate escalation but did not result in any casualties or significant damage. “We are assessing the situation and will respond appropriately,” the official added.

The strike on the Kuwait base is the first direct Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces since a series of exchanges earlier this year, raising fears of a broader conflict. Iran has not yet commented on the incident. The US has maintained a significant military presence in Kuwait, a key ally in the Gulf, as part of its regional deterrence posture.

In financial markets, oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Friday, with Brent crude futures rising 1.2% to $86.50 a barrel, as traders priced in a heightened risk of supply disruptions. The risk premium on regional shipping and insurance costs also ticked up. “Any direct military confrontation between the US and Iran has the potential to roil energy markets,” said a senior analyst at a London-based consultancy. “For now, the market is watching for any further escalation that could threaten the Strait of Hormuz.”

The incident occurs against a backdrop of ongoing diplomacy. The US has emphasized its commitment to defending its personnel and interests while pursuing de-escalation through allied coordination. Kuwait’s government has not issued a public statement, but the country’s defense forces are on high alert. The attack could complicate efforts to sustain the current ceasefire and may trigger a new round of retaliatory measures.

This is a developing story. Further details may be added as more information becomes available.