U.S. launches Iran strikes as talks continue (opens in new tab)

U.S. forces carried out what Central Command called “self-defense strikes” in southern Iran on Monday, targeting missile launch sites and boats that the military said were attempting to lay mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the attacks a cease-fire violation and a sign of “bad faith,” while U.S. officials said the military acted with restraint during the continuing truce. The strikes occurred while U.S.-Iran negotiations continued in Qatar toward a possible frame...