West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf

The U.S. military reported successfully intercepting Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf while conducting defensive strikes on Qeshm Island. U.S. Central Command denied Iranian claims that they had successfully hit U.S. naval assets in the region.
Why it matters
This escalation marks a significant flare-up in U.S.-Iran tensions, raising concerns about regional stability and the safety of maritime transit in the Gulf.
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The report relies on official U.S. military statements while acknowledging Iranian claims, maintaining a standard journalistic distance.
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