US-Iran war LIVE: US and Saudi Arabia launch joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq
The US military intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at American forces in the Middle East after conducting precision strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq. US Central Command reported that all missiles were successfully intercepted, maintaining vigilance among American troops. Diplomatic efforts continue over the Strait of Hormuz, but the US rejected any proposals involving tolls, asserting the waterway must remain free of Iranian restrictions.