Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe U.S. conducted "self-defense" airstrikes against Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins stated the strikes were carried out to protect American troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. Targets included two Iranian boats reportedly caught laying mines and a surface-to-air missile site in Bandar Abbas that was targeting U.S. warplanes. These strikes occurred amidst a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, though some U.S. officials indicated the ceasefire was not broken. Donald Trump commented on social media earlier Monday about ongoing negotiations to end the Iran war, emphasizing a need for a "Great Deal" and the importance of the Abraham Accords. In fullUS carries out ‘self-defense’ airstrikes on Iran threatening fragile ceasefireThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The US Armed Forces struck military targets in southern Iran on Monday “in self-defense,” according to a statement by US Central Command, in an episode that coincides with the…

The US military conducted “self-defense strikes” targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats around the Strait of Hormuz on Monday amid a ceasefire between the two countries…

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”.

The strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” said a U.S. Central Command spokesman.

The US launched 'self-defense strikes' inside southern Iran on Monday night, escalating tensions in the region as Trump pushes a fragile peace deal.

US Central Command said in a statement the strikes were designed "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces".

U.S. Central Command said the targets were "missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines."

A spokesman for U.S. Central Command said the U.S. military “continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.”

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The strikes targeted missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz

US forces launched strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats. This action was taken in self-defense to protect troops. Meanwhile, President Trump is pushing for…

The U.S. Central Command announced Monday it has carried out a series of "defensive strikes" in southern Iran as talks to end the war continue.

The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran

Ceasefire under strain as US hits Iranian targets and Trump raises new demands

U.S. Central Command said in a statement it “continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.”

U.S. military conducts self-defense strikes in Iran to protect troops amid ongoing ceasefire and evolving diplomatic negotiations.

US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes, including on boats attempting to lay mines.

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Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.