American military officials said U.S. forces hit several targets in southern Iran after identifying threats against service members in the region. The targets included missile launch positions and small boats believed to be connected to mine-laying activity.
A U.S. military spokesperson described the operation as defensive, saying the goal was to reduce an immediate risk to American personnel rather than widen the conflict. The statement also emphasized that U.S. forces were acting with restraint while a ceasefire remained in place.
The strikes added another tense moment to an already unstable period between Washington and Tehran. President Donald Trump has said diplomatic talks with Iran are continuing, even as military activity in the region remains a concern.
Information from Iranian media pointed to explosions near Bandar Abbas, a key port city close to the Strait of Hormuz. Some local reports also claimed members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard were killed, though full details were not independently confirmed.
The situation remains sensitive, with both military and diplomatic moves drawing close attention.