The US targeted Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats near Hormuz, citing self-defense, as Tehran engaged in peace talks to resolve the ongoing three-month conflict.
The US military struck Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats near Bandar Abbas — on the Strait of Hormuz — while a senior Iranian delegation including the central bank governor was in Doha negotiating a peace deal with the US. The timing signals that Washington is maintaining military pressure as a negotiating lever, keeping Hormuz closure risk elevated and energy supply chains exposed to further volatility until a uranium and sanctions deal is formally closed.
Th US military struck missile sites and boats suspected of laying mines citing 'self defense'
May 26, 2026
08:21 am
What's the storyThe United States military has conducted fresh strikes on southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats suspected of laying mines.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) described the strikes as a "self-defense" measure to protect American troops from Iranian forces.
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US Central Command said in a statement the strikes were designed "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces".
The US military said it carried out strikes against targets including boats attempting to lay mines “to protect our troops from…
The United States military on Monday carried out strikes in southern Iran targeting boats allegedly attempting to lay mines and…
The targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats
Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.
U.S. Central Command said the targets were "missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines."
