Event Brief
U.S. says it carried out self-defense strikes in Iran
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. military said it conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats placing mines.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: Self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats placing mines
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 8:41 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The strikes were carried out as self-defense.
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