U.S. Central Command Confirms Self-Defense Strikes in Southern Iran After Explosions Near Bandar Abbas

The statement followed explosions reported in Bandar Abbas and nearby coastal areas according to Iranian state-linked media.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — U.S. Central Command confirmed self-defense strikes in southern Iran on May 25 targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.

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The statement followed explosions reported in Bandar Abbas and nearby coastal areas according to Iranian state-linked media.

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