The US military announced on Tuesday it intercepted and neutralized Iranian missile and drone attacks aimed at regional allies like Kuwait and Bahrain. US Central Command also reported conducting self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.

The US military said on Tuesday that it had intercepted and defeated a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting regional neighbours, including Kuwait and Bahrain, while also carrying out self-defence strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, according to US Central Command. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.