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U.S. conducts more "self-defense strikes" after shooting down Iranian missiles, in latest test of ceasefire
Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 9:20 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- U.S. military conducted strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in self-defense after Iran launched drone and missile attacks.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed their strikes targeted U.S. Navy facilities in Bahrain and a vessel, which CENTCOM denied.
- The incident occurred despite an April 7 ceasefire, with some clashes continuing.
- Indirect talks are ongoing between the U.S. and Iran to extend the ceasefire and address other issues, though no deal has been reached.
- President Trump stated that U.S.-Iran conversations are ongoing.