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US military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar

From Al Jazeera · () English

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  • The U.S. military conducted "self-defense strikes" on targets in southern Iran, including missile launch sites and boats attempting to emplace mines.
  • The strikes occurred as Iranian negotiators were in Qatar for peace talks with Washington.
  • U.S. Central Command stated the actions were taken to protect U.S. troops from Iranian threats while exercising restraint during a ceasefire.

The United States military has launched "self-defense strikes" on targets in southern Iran, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The military stated that the actions were necessary to protect U.S. troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. The strikes targeted missile launch sites and Iranian boats that were reportedly attempting to emplace mines.

These operations took place as top Iranian negotiators were gathered in Qatar for peace talks aimed at reaching a deal with Washington. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesperson, confirmed the strikes in a statement to Al Jazeera late Monday. He specified that the targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats involved in mine-laying activities.

Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.

— Tim HawkinsA CENTCOM spokesperson detailed the targets of the U.S. strikes in Iran.

Hawkins emphasized that U.S. Central Command "continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire." Further details regarding the strikes were not immediately provided by CENTCOM. The situation remains a developing story.

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

— Tim HawkinsThe spokesperson described the U.S. military's approach during the operation.
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