The US military carried out strikes on Monday in southern Iran.
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- The US military conducted strikes in southern Iran targeting boats and missile sites
- The strikes aimed to stop boats attempting to lay mines in the region
- US Central Command stated the actions were defensive to protect US troops
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Let us know.The US military carried out strikes on Monday in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as defensive actions.
US Central Command said in a statement the strikes were designed "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces."
"US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire," said Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a Central Command spokesperson.
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