Middle East: US says carried out new strikes in Iran
نظرة سريعة
- The US military conducted "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats.
- Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu vowed to increase strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
- Reports indicate Iranian President Pezeshkian ordered the reopening of international internet access.
ملخص مُنشأ بالذكاء الاصطناعي
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The current war in Iran and the Middle East, triggered by a US-Israeli offensive that began on February 28, is still ongoing, though mitigated by a ceasefire that went into effect on April 8. The US and Iran have issued conflicting statements on how close they are to reaching a deal on ending the conflict, with each side voicing demands that the other will so far not accept.
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Middle East: US says carried out new strikes in Iran
Felix Tamsut | Timothy Jones with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters
Published 05/25/2026Published May 25, 2026
The US military's Central Command said it had carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah. DW has more.
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What you need to know
US military said it had carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes in southern Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly ordered the reopening of international internet access in the country
US President Donald Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says "there is a pretty solid thing" agreed on the path to a deal as exchanges continue between Washington and Tehran
Iran has poured cold water on US claims that an agreement to end the conflict is near
Here is a roundup of the latest developments from the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Monday, May 25.
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Continued exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah.
مرجح جداً · خلال أيام
Further US-Iran negotiations to reach a deal to end the conflict.
مرجح · خلال أسابيع
Increased international pressure on all parties to de-escalate.
محتمل · خلال أسابيع
أسئلة مفتوحة
- What specific targets were hit in the US self-defense strikes in Iran?
- How will the US strikes impact the ongoing US-Iran negotiations?
- What is the extent of the planned increase in Israeli strikes against Hezbollah?
- Will the reopening of internet access in Iran lead to more open information flow?
