### [2026-05-25](/feed/2026/05/25/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The U.S. Central Command announces that it launched "self-defense" airstrikes in southern Iran, including strikes on surface-to-air missile launch sites in Bandar Abbas and on IRGC Navy boats attempting to lay mines. However, two sources state that the ceasefire remains intact. Additionally, Mehr News Agency reports that the situation is calm. 




### Sources:

1. [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-military-says-conducted-self-defense-strikes-targets-iran-rcna346839)
2. [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5894404-us-strikes-iran-centcom/)
3. [The Jerusalem Post](https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897292)

### Changes:

1. The U.S. Central Command announces that it launched "self-defense" airstrikes at missile launch sites and naval facilities in Bandar Abbas, Iran despite the ceasefire. However, two sources state that the ceasefire still remains intact. Additionally, Mehr News Agency reports that the situation is calm.  _2026-05-26 01:38:07 (First version)_
1. The U.S. Central Command announces that it launched "self-defense" airstrikes in southern Iran, including strikes on surface-to-air missile launch sites in Bandar Abbas and on IRGC Navy boats attempting to lay mines. However, two sources state that the ceasefire remains intact. Additionally, Mehr News Agency reports that the situation is calm.  _(Current version)_

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