U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
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Key Points:
- The U.S. military conducted defensive strikes against Iran, shooting down four drones and targeting a control station in Bandar Abbas to prevent a fifth drone launch near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official.
- Despite these actions, the U.S. maintains that the ceasefire with Iran is still holding, describing the strikes as measured and intended to maintain peace.
- Iran condemned the strikes as violations of the ceasefire and retaliated by launching a ballistic missile toward Kuwait, which was intercepted by Kuwaiti forces, with no reported damage to U.S. facilities.
- These recent exchanges follow earlier U.S. strikes on southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats, escalating tensions amid ongoing efforts by President Trump to negotiate a longer-term peace deal with Iran.
- While there was initial optimism about a peace agreement, President Trump expressed uncertainty midweek, indicating the deal is not finalized and suggesting that further military action could resume if terms are not met.