US Strikes Iran Military Targets in 'Self Defense' Amid Fragile Talks
The United States military conducted strikes on Iranian military targets, citing self-defense against threats to American forces. These actions included the destruction of missile launchers and ships attempting to lay mines in the Persian Gulf. Iran's supreme leader has responded with warnings of retaliation, raising concerns about the impact on ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
- ▪The U.S. military targeted missile launchers in southern Iran.
- ▪Iranian ships were destroyed while attempting to place mines in the Persian Gulf.
- ▪Iran's supreme leader warned that the U.S. will not have a safe area in the region.
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CopiedThe United States military launched new strikes Tuesday, targeting missile launchers in southern Iran and destroyed Iranian ships attempting to place mines in the Persian Gulf. U.S. Central Command says the attacks were done in "self defense," claiming Iran's actions were threatening American forces. Iran's supreme leader is now warning that the U.S. "will not have any safe area in the region." This latest escalation could jeopardize the most significant diplomatic push yet to end the three-month war with Iran, which has sent gas prices soaring. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.May 26, 2026
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