American forces launched defensive strikes in southern Iran targeting missile launch sites and boats laying mines. These actions were taken to protect troops. President Trump stated negotiations were proceeding well. He also reiterated demands for Iran to surrender enriched uranium and expand the Abraham Accords to include more regional nations.

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”.

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

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