The United States military on Monday carried out strikes in southern Iran targeting boats allegedly attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what Washington described as defensive operations amid an ongoing ceasefire.

The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines. U.S.

The US military said it carried out strikes against targets including boats attempting to lay mines “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces”.