U.S.-Iran negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz appeared to advance despite fresh military strikes, rising regional tensions, and major unresolved disputes over sanctions, uranium enrichment, and Hezbollah.

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."

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

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

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

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.

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

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 targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats

DUBAI — The United States carried out what it called “self-defense strikes” targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats around the Strait of Hormuz...

U.S.-Iran negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz appeared to advance despite fresh military strikes, rising regional tensions, and major unresolved disputes over…

Iran claims US strikes in Hormozgan province breached a seven-week ceasefire. The US military states the strikes were defensive, targeting missile sites and mine-laying boats.…

The U.S. military conducted new strikes on an Iranian military site that officials said posed a threat to American forces and maritime traffic.