US Military Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ on Iranian Boats, Missile Launch Sites: CENTCOM
The strikes were designed ‘to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,’ CENTCOM said in a statement.
TL;DR
- U.S. military conducted 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran.
- Targets included Iranian missile launch sites and boats attempting to emplace mines.
- CENTCOM stated the strikes were to protect U.S. troops from Iranian threats.
- Explosions were reported in southern Iranian cities like Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Jask.
- The cause of the blasts and their connection to U.S. strikes are unconfirmed.