During Operation Desert Storm, the USS Missouri (BB-63) was the first battleship to fire Tomahawk missiles at Iraqi targets and later provided naval gunfire support with its 16-inch and 5-inch guns. It contributed to both the air and ground phases of the conflict by striking targets and even clearing naval mines in the Persian Gulf. Tomahawk Missile Strikes: The Missouri initiated the conflict with Tomahawk missiles, targeting Iraqi positions from the Persian Gulf. Naval Gunfire Support: The shi