The US military conducted “self-defense strikes” targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats around the Strait of Hormuz on May 25 amid a ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to end the war, according to the US Central Command.
“US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” CENTCOM spokesperson Timothy Hawkins said, after explosions were reported around the Strait of Hormuz.
“Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines. US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire,” Hawkins told CNN.
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The US military conducted “self-defense strikes” targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats around the Strait of Hormuz on May 25 amid a ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to end the war, according to the US Central Command.
“US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” CENTCOM spokesperson Timothy Hawkins said, after explosions were reported around the Strait of Hormuz.
“Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines. US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire,” Hawkins told CNN.
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