U.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
The U.S. military conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile launch sites and boats. President Trump indicated that negotiations regarding the Iran deal were progressing, despite ongoing military actions. The proposal to include additional countries in the Abraham Accords has sparked debate and could complicate diplomatic efforts.
- ▪The U.S. military's strikes were aimed at protecting troops from Iranian threats.
- ▪President Trump suggested that countries like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan should join the Abraham Accords.
- ▪Critics within the Republican Party are advocating for a tougher stance on Iran.
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The U.S. military said it carried out “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely”.The strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces”, but the military was “using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire”, Capt. Tim Hawkins, U.S. Central Command spokesman, said in a statement on Monday (May 25, 2026).Further details were not immediately available, including more specifics on the threats from Iran and what this means for negotiations. Earlier, Mr.
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