US launches self-defense strikes on mine-laying boats in southern Iran, CENTCOM says
The U.S. military conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats. These actions were taken to protect U.S. troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. The strikes occurred amid ongoing tensions but do not signify the end of the ceasefire with Iran.
- ▪U.S. Central Command reported that the strikes were aimed at missile launch sites and Iranian boats laying mines.
- ▪Two Iranian boats were eliminated, and a surface-to-air missile site in Bandar Abbas was also struck.
- ▪The U.S. military emphasized that these were defensive actions and that the strikes were over for now.
25 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 21 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 10 centre, 3 lean right, 3 right.
- ▪ U.S. Launches ‘Self-Defense’ Strikes on Iran — Foreign Policy
- ▪ Key details on Iran war after CENTCOM confirms U.S. "self-defense" strikes — CBS News — Top
- ▪ US Strikes Iran Military Targets in 'Self Defense' Amid Fragile Talks — TODAY.com
- ▪ US military carries out 'self-defense strikes' in Iran and more top headlines — Fox News
- ▪ U.S. Conducts 'Self-Defense Strikes' on Southern Iran — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
- ▪ US military sais it carried 'self-defense' strikes in first since ceasefire — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ US strikes southern Iran in ‘self defence’ targeting Iranian mine boats — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Why US struck Iran amid shaky ceasefire: 10 things to know about the 'self-defence' strikes — Times of India — Top
- ▪ US military says it has launched new strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites — Euronews
- ▪ Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military carries out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ U.S. Launches New Strikes on Southern Iran — Real Clear Politics
- ▪ U.S. Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ in Southern Iran — NYT — World
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World News US launches self-defense strikes in southern Iran, CENTCOM says By Fox News Published May 25, 2026, 8:01 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Spencer Pratt responds to Drew Carey's ‘serial scammer’ insult with Epstein jab Homes are ‘not moving’ in these 5 American markets with steep price cuts California Dem goes all in on trans athletes in high school as he runs for governor The U.S. military carried out “self-defense strikes” in southern Iran on Monday, targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). “U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” Capt.
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