Iran has launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations and towards a ceasefire. US Central Command said Iran launched “an attempted surprise attack” with the missiles successfully intercepted. “This is for national security and not bullying because when the TSS was for 60 years in Omani waters, we didn’t say anything,” Mr Gharibabadi said. He also warned that Iran would not allow any third country, even if invited by Oman, to de-mine the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks were launched from Iraqi territory by Iran-backed terrorist militias, Saudi Defence Ministry spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said.