US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
The US military has conducted new strikes on targets in southern Iran, focusing on missile sites and boats. These actions were described as necessary for self-defense to protect US troops from Iranian threats. While there have been indications of progress in US-Iran negotiations, a peace agreement is not expected to be finalized soon.
- ▪The US military targeted Iranian missile sites and boats in southern Iran.
- ▪US Central Command stated the strikes were conducted in self-defense.
- ▪Iran's foreign ministry indicated that while progress has been made in talks, a deal is not imminent.
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US military launches new strikes on targets in southern Iran, US Central Command says30 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleToby MannBBCThe US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines.US Central Command said in a statement the strikes were taken in "self-defense", and were designed "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces".A Central Command spokesperson said the US military "continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".The strikes come as Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai said some progress has made in talks with the US, but a deal to end the conflict "is not imminent".Iran is yet to respond to the latest US strikes.
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