US Military Stops Iranian Missile Attack on American Troops

Iran launched several powerful missiles at American troops in the Middle East on Tuesday. The US military shot them all down before any damage was done. The US Central Command said American forces are staying alert and ready for more fighting. The attack broke a short pause in the conflict that had given peace talks a small chance to succeed.

A new report warns that the US military is running low on the special missiles it uses to stop enemy attacks. These are called Patriot and THAAD interceptors, and they are hard and expensive to replace. If supplies run out, American troops may have to take bigger risks to protect themselves. The ongoing conflict with Iran has used up large numbers of these interceptors over the past five months.

Gas prices rose across the United States as the fighting continued. The average price of a gallon of gas climbed to $4.10 on Tuesday. A national survey showed that Americans felt less confident about the economy in July. Many families are worried about how rising costs will affect their daily lives.

President Trump had a very busy day at the White House before attending a funeral. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Both meetings were closed to reporters, but officials said they went well. Trump later joined world leaders at Washington National Cathedral to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Graham, who represented South Carolina, died suddenly on July 11. His flag-draped casket was brought to the US Capitol, where lawmakers gathered to say goodbye. Some placed their hands on his casket, while others saluted or offered prayers. Trump called Graham 'a constant fixture of American politics at the highest level.'