Explained: The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops

Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday

CENTCOM

U.S. Central Command, the military command overseeing U.S. forces in the Middle East

THAAD/Patriot interceptors

Advanced U.S. missile defense systems used to shoot down incoming missiles and drones

Operation Epic Fury

The military's official name for U.S. combat operations against Iran

Kalshi

An online prediction market where users can bet on real-world events

Overseas Operations

A new Pentagon casualty category created for troops killed or wounded in the latest U.S.-Iran fighting