US strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites in 'self defense', says CENTCOM
The US has conducted strikes against Iranian boats and missile launch sites, citing self-defense. CENTCOM emphasized the importance of restraint during the ongoing ceasefire. This action reflects ongoing tensions in the region involving US forces.
- ▪The US strikes were described as a measure of self-defense by CENTCOM.
- ▪Navy Captain Tim Hawkins stated that restraint is being used during the ceasefire.
- ▪The strikes targeted Iranian boats and missile launch sites.
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US strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites in 'self defense', says CENTCOM'US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire,' Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesperson, said.Follow us on GoogleUS Navy sailors transfer ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, February 27, 2026.(photo credit: U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS)
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