US strikes Iran missile sites and mine laying vessels as Trump’s promised peace deal remains elusive
The US has conducted strikes on missile sites and mine-laying vessels in southern Iran amid ongoing negotiations for a peace deal. Despite these military actions, US Central Command emphasized that the ceasefire with Iran remains intact. Negotiators from Iran are currently in Qatar discussing the fate of the country's nuclear program and access to frozen assets.
- ▪The US targeted missile launch sites and boats in southern Iran as part of ongoing military operations.
- ▪Iranian state media reported casualties among Revolutionary Guard troops due to the strikes.
- ▪Negotiators from Iran, including high-ranking officials, are in Qatar discussing potential agreements with the US.
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People drive in front of a large anti-US billboard in Tehran. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAView image in fullscreenPeople drive in front of a large anti-US billboard in Tehran. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAUS-Israel war on IranUS strikes Iran missile sites and mine laying vessels as Trump’s promised peace deal remains elusiveNegotiators from Iran travelled to Qatar on Monday, with the fate of the country’s nuclear programme and access to frozen assets under discussion Middle East crisis – live updatesJonathan YerushalmyMon 25 May 2026 23.28 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 23.29 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US has launched strikes on southern Iran in a test of the seven week-long ceasefire, as both sides played down hopes for an imminent peace deal even as…
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