politics
U.S. Carries Out New Strikes Against Iranian Military Site, Official Says
Updated on: May 27, 2026 / 8:36 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- U.S. military carried out defensive strikes on Iranian drones and a ground control station.
- The strikes were described as purely defensive and intended to maintain the ceasefire.
- These actions occurred amid ongoing negotiations for a longer-term Iran-U.S. agreement.
- The proposed deal involves Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports.
- Iran has reportedly agreed in principle to dispose of its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
- President Trump expressed mixed confidence about the progress of the negotiations.