US military conducted a successful test launch of the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile off the California coast. Military officials noted that the United States has conducted more than 300 similar tests over the decades. What is the Minuteman III? The Minuteman III is a key element of the United States’ nuclear deterrence strategy. US–Iran Tensions Continue to RiseThe missile test comes as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to intensify.

Source: dna March 05, 2026 07:42 UTC