US military strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites: CENTCOM

WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. 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.

U.S. Central Command ⁠said in ⁠a statement ​the strikes were ​designed “to protect our troops ‌from threats posed by Iranian forces.”

“U.S. Central ⁠Command continues to defend our forces while ⁠using ‌restraint during ⁠the ongoing ​ceasefire,” ‌said Navy Captain ​Tim ⁠Hawkins, a Central Command spokesperson.

(Reporting by Phil Stewart; Editing by Sonali ​Paul)