U.S. strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz (opens in new tab)

The United States carried out strikes in southern Iran on Monday. U.S. Central Command described them as self-defense actions against missile launch sites and boats it said were trying to lay mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the strikes in Hormozgan province violated a ceasefire in place for nearly seven weeks and warned that Tehran would not leave aggression unanswered. The strikes occurred as U.S. and Iranian negotiators discussed a possible deal to halt the war...