US Central Command announces 'self-defence' strikes as Tehran's top negotiators gather in Qatar for peace talks.
Save Share facebook x whatsapp-stroke copylink Vessels sit anchored off the port city of Khasab on Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026 [AFP] By John Power Published On 26 May 2026 26 May 2026 The United States has launched strikes on targets in southern Iran, the US military has said, as Tehran’s top negotiators gather in Qatar for talks aimed at reaching a peace deal with Washington.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out the “self-defence strikes” to protect US troops from threats posed by Iranian forces.
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“US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.” CENTCOM did not provide further details on the strikes.
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