President Trump said any future agreement with Iran would be… Negotiations Continue Despite Military Action
Tim Hawkins said the operation targeted missile facilities and Iranian vessels allegedly involved in efforts to place naval mines near key maritime routes. U.S. military officials said the strikes were designed to protect American personnel and assets while maintaining the broader cease-fire framework.
A senior defense official said U.S. aircraft and naval forces operating near the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea had faced threats from Iranian surface-to-air missile systems, with the strikes occurring near the Iranian naval hub of Bandar Abbas.