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.

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

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