US regional defenses intercepted many of the attacks, with CENTCOM describing the IRGC missile attacks as an “attempted surprise attack.” CENTCOM claims that more than 30 drone attacks were launched against US forces and facilities during that period, too. Both Riyadh and Washington assert that those drone attacks on US and Saudi targets emanated from Iraq. About the Author: Brandon J. WeichertBrandon J. Weichert is Senior National Security Editor. Weichert also hosts “National Security Talk” on Rumble.