US military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar
The US military has conducted strikes on targets in southern Iran while negotiations for a peace deal are taking place in Qatar. These strikes were described as 'self-defence' actions aimed at protecting US troops from Iranian threats. The US Central Command stated that the targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats.
- ▪The US military launched strikes on southern Iran amid ongoing peace talks in Qatar.
- ▪The strikes were characterized as 'self-defence' to protect US forces from Iranian threats.
- ▪Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.
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DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, News|US-Israel war on IranUS military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in QatarUS Central Command announces ‘self-defence’ strikes as top Tehran’s negotiators gather in Qatar for peace talks.ListenListen (1 min)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoVessels are seen anchored off the port city of Khasab on Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026 [File: AFP]By John PowerPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026The United States has launched strikes on targets in southern Iran, the US military has said, as top Tehran’s negotiators gather in Qatar for talks aimed at reaching a peace deal with Washington.US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out the…
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