The US military conducted strikes against targets in southern Iran, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes targeted Iranian missile launch sites and boats in what the military described as acts of self-defense.
CENTCOM stated that the strikes were taken in "self-defence." A US military spokesman said Monday that the operations were conducted as acts of self-defense. The targets were located near the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports.
The US military struck missile sites and Iranian boats, CENTCOM confirmed. The command characterized the operations as "self-defense strikes" in its statement on the matter.
CENTCOM provided confirmation of the strikes and the specific targets that were hit during the operation. The military said the actions were taken in response to circumstances it described as requiring defensive measures.
The strikes represent a continuation of US military activity in the region. CENTCOM's statement provided the official characterization of the operation's purpose and the nature of the targets engaged.
US Central Command serves as the combatant command responsible for US military operations across the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia. The command issued the statement confirming the strikes and their stated purpose.
The Strait of Hormuz, identified as the location near where the strikes occurred, is a strategically significant waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. The area has been a focal point for regional tensions.
CENTCOM's statement identified both missile launch sites and boats as the targets of the US military operation. The command said the strikes were conducted in self-defense.
The military spokesman's comments Monday provided additional detail on the characterization of the strikes. The spokesman said the actions were taken as acts of self-defense.
CENTCOM confirmed the operation and the specific targets involved in the strikes in southern Iran.
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