Ceasefire put to test: US conducts self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island

In a statement, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said, "Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit their intended targets."

According to CENTCOM, two Iranian missiles fired toward Kuwait either fell short or broke apart en route, while three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini air defence systems.

CENTCOM also said its forces shot down three one-way attack drones launched by Iran that were targeting civilian vessels transiting regional waters.

"American forces also conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island," CENTCOM said.

The command added that no U.S. personnel were harmed in the incidents.

"CENTCOM forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire," the statement said.

In a separate post on X, CENTCOM reported that an additional wave of Iranian drones attempting to target U.S. forces in Kuwait failed to reach their intended targets.

"U.S. Central Command air defenses successfully downed multiple drones and ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed," the command said.

CENTCOM also dismissed claims by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it had struck the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a U.S. air base in the region with missiles and drones, calling the assertions "false."

Iran and the United States have been observing a ceasefire since April 8. However, subsequent negotiations aimed at ending the conflict permanently have so far failed to produce a breakthrough.