missiles

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"Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahrain air defense forces," Centcom said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It also said in a statement that the ballistic missiles were fired in response to the U.S. hitting a communications tower on Qesham Island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Applied supplies components for aircraft that don’t go into orbit, including drones, as well as parts for solid-rocket motors that power missiles.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Then facilities in those countries damaged by missiles and drones would have to come back into operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The missiles, he told Sergei, might have to come home.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin