The U.S. “conducted self-defense strikes” even as President Donald Trump said a deal was being negotiated

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 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 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.

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: US forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as…

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.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Fresh US strikes in southern Iran come days after US President Donald Trump and other key American leaders said that a deal had “largely” been negotiated,…