US Forces Strike Iranian Mine-Laying Boats in Southern Iran
U.S. Central Command conducted defensive strikes on May 25, 2026, targeting Iranian vessels and missile launch sites in southern Iran. The operation aimed to neutralize boats allegedly attempting to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz to block commercial shipping. Despite an ongoing ceasefire initiated in April, U.S. officials stated the strikes were necessary to protect international maritime routes. Three explosions were reported by Iranian media in the city of Bandar Abbas following the U.S. activity.