The U.S. military has launched self-defense strikes against Iranian missile launch sites and vessels near Bandar Abbas, a southern Iranian city close to the Strait of Hormuz. The actions were conducted despite an ongoing temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
According to U.S. Central Command, Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins stated that these measures were taken to protect American forces. “U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire,” Hawkins said in a statement.
The strikes occurred in Bandar Abbas, which lies near the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints for global oil shipments. The disruption has already contributed to rising international fuel prices, though markets briefly dipped on Sunday afternoon following the incident.
Iranian media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas and indicated that the situation was under control. President Trump reiterated his demand that Iran’s uranium be either destroyed or transferred under international oversight as a non-negotiable condition for any peace deal.
The conflict escalated in February with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, leading to a temporary ceasefire that held through April. The Strait of Hormuz remains a recurring flashpoint in U.S.-Iran relations due to its strategic importance for global energy trade.
