U.S. Military Conducts Strikes in Iran, Cites Self-Defense

The U.S. military confirmed Monday that it conducted strikes in Iran. Military officials described the actions as self-defense measures.

According to authorities, the strikes targeted locations in southern Iran. Missile sites formed part of the targeted infrastructure. Additionally, the strikes hit boats reportedly involved in deploying mines.

No further details regarding the specific types of missiles at the targeted sites, or the number or types of boats hit, were released at the time of reporting.