The United States carries out new strikes in southern Iran while diplomats pursue talks aimed at ending the months-long Middle East conflict and while a fragile ceasefire remains in place. US Central Command says US forces attack missile-related targets in southern Iran and also hit boats that were attempting to lay mines. The timing of the strikes coincides with the arrival of top Iranian negotiators in Doha for another round of talks to try to reach a settlement. Multiple reports also link the broader regional context to the situation in Lebanon, where Israel’s military increases hostilities with Iran-backed Hezbollah in the south. The renewed attacks raise uncertainty about prospects for reopening key regional shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices reportedly fluctuate following the US strikes, reflecting market concerns about potential disruptions or escalation. Taken together, the reports indicate that military action continues even as negotiations proceed, complicating efforts to stabilize the conflict and sustain any interim ceasefire arrangements.