BBC News26/05/2026Monde1 min de lecture
US launches new strikes on southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats
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- The US military has conducted new strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats accused of attempting to lay mines.
- US Central Command stated the actions were in self-defense to protect troops from Iranian threats, occurring amidst ongoing ceasefire talks where Iran reported some progress but no imminent deal.
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The US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines.
US Central Command said in a statement the strikes were taken in "self-defense", and were designed "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces".
A Central Command spokesperson said the US military "continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".
The strikes come as Iran said some progress has made in talks with the US, but a deal to end the conflict "is not imminent".
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