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U.S. military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in southern Iran

U.S. forces said they struck missile launch sites and boats laying mines in southern Iran while President Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely.”

Published May 25, 2026, 8:23 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely.”