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The US said it launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines.

The strikes were taken in “self-defense” and were designed “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces”, US Central Command said in a statement. Central Command spokesperson Capt Tim Hawkins said the US military “continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire” between the two countries.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgzzn4y1n8o


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2,090 posted on 05/26/2026 12:24:57 AM PDT by AdmSmith (GCTGATATGTCTATGATTACTCAT)
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