US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including missile launch sites
The U.S. military conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile launch sites and boats. President Trump emphasized that any agreement to end the Iran war should involve additional countries joining the Abraham Accords. The proposal has faced criticism from some Republicans and raises new diplomatic challenges in the ongoing negotiations.
- ▪The U.S. military's strikes were aimed at protecting troops from Iranian threats while maintaining restraint during a ceasefire.
- ▪Trump proposed that countries like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan should join the Abraham Accords as part of any Iran deal.
- ▪The proposal has drawn criticism from Republicans who advocate for a tougher stance on Iran.
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U.S. President Donald Trump inspects the columns of the North Portico of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, May 25. EPA-YonhapWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines.U.S. Central Command says the strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces” but that it was “using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.”President Donald Trump said Monday that any agreement to end the Iran war should include a requirement for several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-brokered agreements from Trump's first term aimed at normalizing relations with Israel.Trump said in a social media…
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