The United States says it has carried out new “self-defense” or “defensive” strikes in southern Iran, including against missile launch sites and boats, according to statements from US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported by multiple outlets. CENTCOM says the strikes are intended to “protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” with targets described as boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites. The BBC, Euronews, and others report the action took place in southern Iran.
Several reports also note CENTCOM says it is “using restraint” during an ongoing ceasefire, framing the strikes as part of efforts to defend US forces while talks continue. The New York Times adds that Iran later said it carried out a retaliatory strike, including targeting a base, after the US action.
Coverage across outlets aligns on the US rationale, the general location, and the types of targets involved, while details such as timing and Iran’s specific response vary by outlet’s reporting. No independent verification of the claimed targets is provided in the summaries.
