U.S. intercepts Iranian missile attack as fighting resumes in Middle East

U.S. intercepts Iranian missile attack as fighting resumes in Middle EastFighting resumed in the Middle East overnight, ending a days-long pause in strikes as U.S. forces intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles targeting American forces in the region. (NBC)- Fighting resumed in the Middle East overnight, ending a days-long pause in strikes as U.S. forces intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles targeting American forces in the region. U.S. Central Command said the missiles were launched in an attempted surprise attack but were successfully intercepted. CENTCOM also said U.S. and Saudi forces carried out joint strikes against Iran-aligned militants in Iraq accused of targeting American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure with drones. Iranian state media also reported that Iranian forces struck and stopped three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz overnight.