U.S. military conducts defensive strikes against Iran amid escalating tensions, as Trump asserts confidence in nearing a deal.

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

US Centcom says 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.”

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.

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.

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 U.S. military carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran on May 25, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on…

The U.S. military has characterized Monday's strikes in southern Iran as defensive.

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…

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

U.S. forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones

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

WASHINGTON - The US military carried out fresh overnight strikes in Iran, targeting a military site that Washington said posed a threat to US forces and commercial vessels in the…

The US military carried out new strikes overnight in Iran targeting a military site that officials believed posed a threat to American forces and commercial maritime traffic in…

The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two…

The U.S. military targeted a military site that officials believed posed a threat to U.S. forces and commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official told…