On May 25, 2026, American forces carried out strikes on targets near Bandar Abbas, Iran. The U.S. military described these actions as self-defense measures. The specific details regarding the targets and the context of the strikes have not been disclosed.
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U.S. Conducts Strikes in Southern Iran
American forces conducted strikes near Bandar Abbas, Iran, on May 25, 2026, which the U.S. military characterized as self-defense. Further details about the targets and circumstances surrounding the strikes remain unspecified.
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- ✕ loaded language: ''Self-Defense Strikes''
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U.S. Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ in Southern Iran
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U.S. Conducts Strikes in Southern Iran