US says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iran missile attack on its forces in Middle East after lull in fighting
The US said it intercepted a missile attack launched from Iran towards US forces in the Middle East. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenIranian missiles are displayed in Tehran. Following the signing of an interim ceasefire deal in June, a battle for control over the strait has erupted.Iran is demanding that ships use a route near its coastline and says it can charge fees.
- ▪The US said it intercepted a missile attack launched from Iran towards US forces in the Middle East.
- ▪Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenIranian missiles are displayed in Tehran.
- ▪Following the signing of an interim ceasefire deal in June, a battle for control over the strait has erupted.Iran is demanding that ships use a route near its coastline and says it can charge fees.
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Iranian missiles are displayed in Tehran. The US said it intercepted a missile attack launched from Iran towards US forces in the Middle East. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenIranian missiles are displayed in Tehran. The US said it intercepted a missile attack launched from Iran towards US forces in the Middle East. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesUS-Israel war on IranUS says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iran missile attack on its forces in Middle East after lull in fightingFighting was paused after nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the US on Iran, as both sides battled for control of the strait of HormuzGuardian staff and agenciesTue 28 Jul 2026 20.12 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIran launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East…
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