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

U.S. military forces carried out "self-defense strikes" in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz amidst an ongoing ceasefire, according to 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 the strikes were conducted to protect U.S. troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. This action follows previous exchanges of fire during the ceasefire period, including U.S. strikes in early May on Iranian military facilities allegedly involved in attacks on American warships.

The development coincides with President Trump's announcement of progress in ceasefire negotiations. He indicated that Iran's enriched uranium would be "turned over" to the U.S. for destruction or destroyed at an acceptable location, signaling a potential shift in Tehran's stance. This development aligns with reports suggesting Iran has agreed in principle to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of a U.S.-led framework aimed at ending 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.

This potential agreement addresses a key difference between the two countries, as disagreements over Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions had previously slowed the finalization of a broader understanding. Trump has insisted any accord must be "great and meaningful," or the administration would walk away. Iran has acknowledged reaching conclusions on many topics but cited Washington's shifting positions as a complicating factor.

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It is correct that we have reached conclusions on a large portion of the discussion topics, but to say that this means the signing of an imminent agreement is