US conducts 'self-defence strikes' on Iranian boats, missile sites amid ceasefire talks

The U.S. military carried out "self-defense strikes" targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported, citing U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

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U.S. forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces.

CENTCOM spokesman Timothy Hawkins stated that the strikes were conducted to protect U.S. troops from threats posed by Iranian forces, specifically mentioning missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to deploy mines. "US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire," Hawkins told CNN.

This action comes as U.S. and Iranian forces have previously exchanged fire during the ceasefire period. In early May, U.S. forces struck Iranian military facilities allegedly involved in "unprovoked" missile, drone, and small boat attacks on American warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.

The development coincides with significant progress in ceasefire negotiations. President Trump announced that Iran's enriched uranium would be "turned over" to the U.S. for destruction or destroyed at an acceptable location, signaling a potential de-escalation. Trump stated this decision would be made "in conjunction and collaboration" with Iran, indicating Tehran's willingness to adjust its stance as the two countries pursue a peace agreement. This aligns with a New York Times report suggesting Iran has agreed in principle to relinquish its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of a U.S.-led framework to halt regional conflict.

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The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed or, preferably, in conjunction and coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location, with the Atomic Energy Commission, or its equivalent, being witness to this process and event.