U.S. Forces Conduct Self-Defense Strikes in Southern Iran
U.S. Central Command said Monday that American forces struck missile launch sites and boats in southern Iran. The strikes occurred near Bandar Abbas during an ongoing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
ABC NewsU.S. Central Command reported that American forces carried out self-defense strikes in southern Iran on Monday. The targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to place mines near Bandar Abbas. CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. S. troops from threats posed by Iranian forces.
He added that the command continues to defend its forces while exercising restraint during the ceasefire. S. official described the scope of the strikes as very small.
Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz will be open once an agreement with Iran is reached. He stated that no country supports Iran's tolling system on the waterway except Iran itself. Rubio spoke during a multi-nation diplomatic tour and said a preliminary draft of a potential deal has support from several regional leaders. He added that finalizing any agreement would take a couple of days.
Trump said Iran's enriched uranium should be destroyed in place or at another acceptable location under oversight by the Atomic Energy Commission. S. remains an option but is not his preference. The statement marks a shift from earlier demands that Iran hand the material directly to the United States.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Further U.S.-Iran talks could determine whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial traffic.
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CENTCOM may conduct additional limited strikes if Iranian forces resume threatening actions.
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