US launches self-defense strikes on mine-laying boats in southern Iran, CENTCOM says
The U.S. military conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats. These actions were taken to protect U.S. troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. The strikes occurred amid ongoing tensions but do not signify the end of the ceasefire with Iran.
- ▪U.S. Central Command reported that the strikes were aimed at missile launch sites and Iranian boats laying mines.
- ▪Two Iranian boats were eliminated, and a surface-to-air missile site in Bandar Abbas was also struck.
- ▪The U.S. military emphasized that these were defensive actions and that the strikes were over for now.
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World News US launches self-defense strikes in southern Iran, CENTCOM says By Fox News Published May 25, 2026, 8:01 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Spencer Pratt responds to Drew Carey's ‘serial scammer’ insult with Epstein jab Homes are ‘not moving’ in these 5 American markets with steep price cuts California Dem goes all in on trans athletes in high school as he runs for governor The U.S. military carried out “self-defense strikes” in southern Iran on Monday, targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). “U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” Capt.
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