Still, Washington insists that it is committed to peace talks with Tehran.

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

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

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