The United States carried out what officials described as “self-defense strikes” against Iranian military assets in southern Iran yesterday after American forces came under threat near the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). “US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” Capt. Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesperson, said. “Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines. US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire,” Hawkins said. humanevents.com