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U.S. forces carried out limited “self-defense strikes” in southern Iran on Monday, according to United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
Missile Sites and Boats Targeted
CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins said the operation targeted missile launch sites and Iranian boats that were allegedly attempting to place naval mines near the strategic area of Bandar Abbas, home to Iran’s primary naval base.
“U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” Hawkins said in a statement.
The military added that operations were carried out while “using restraint” during the ongoing ceasefire.
Limited Scope of Operation
A U.S. official described the strikes as “very small” in scope, signaling the operation was intended to counter immediate threats rather than escalate tensions further.
Bandar Abbas is considered a critical military and shipping hub in the region, making it a sensitive location amid continued instability in the Middle East.
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