The U.S. military announced it conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and boats that were reportedly placing mines. Captain Tim Hawkins of the U.S. Central Command stated these actions were necessary to protect American troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. Despite the military's restraint during an ongoing ceasefire, the strikes have raised concerns about the stability of negotiations with Iran, which were ongoing as President Donald Trump mentioned on social media. Iranian media reported that four members of the Revolutionary Guard were killed in these strikes, with blasts reported in Bandar Abbas, a strategic city on the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, President Trump suggested that any agreement to end the Iran conflict should include the involvement of other nations in the Abraham Accords, complicating the diplomatic landscape. The situation remains fluid, with the potential for further developments in both military and diplomatic fronts, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global oil and gas supplies.