US Central Command reported self-defense strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and boats placing mines. The stated purpose was protecting US troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. Captain Tim Hawkins said the military was using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire, and further details were not immediately available. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly ordered the reopening of international internet access in Iran. US President Donald Trump said any Iran deal should include additional countries joining the Abraham Accords, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there was a solid agreed path toward a deal as exchanges continued between Washington and Tehran. Iran rejected US claims that an agreement to end the conflict was near.
"The US military said it had carried out "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines. The strikes were done to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces, but the military was using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire, Captain Tim Hawkins, US Central Command spokesman, said in a statement. Further details were not immediately available."
"Israeli PM Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah. Netanyahu vowed to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The statement tied the planned escalation to the broader conflict involving Iran-linked forces and ongoing hostilities in the region."
"Iran has poured cold water on US claims that an agreement to end the conflict is near. US President Donald Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says "there is a pretty solid thing" agreed on the path to a deal as exchanges continue between Washington and Tehran."
"Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly ordered the reopening of international internet access in the country. The reported move came amid ongoing tensions and diplomatic exchanges between Washington and Tehran. It also reflected changes inside Iran during the wider Middle East conflict."
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