The U.S. forces launched fresh strikes on missile sites and suspected mine-laying boats in southern Iran on Monday, according to U.S. Central Command, adding new uncertainty to already fragile peace negotiations.
The report said the attacks came as Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for another round of talks aimed at ending the months-long conflict. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said discussions were continuing but warned the Strait of Hormuz “will be open one way or the other.”
The US launched a series of strikes in southern Iran overnight as the two countries negotiated a peace deal.
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 26, 2026
American forces targeted a missile launch site in Bandar Abbas, the site of one of Iran’s largest naval bases, and two Iranian boats seeking to lay mines in the Strait of… pic.twitter.com/KWWXq6z3Iy
Iranian state media reported explosions near Bandar Abbas, though local authorities said conditions in the port city remained stable.
Oil prices fluctuated following the strikes as investors worried about prolonged disruptions to global energy supplies. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to intensify operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, complicating diplomatic efforts further.
President Donald Trump also demanded Iran surrender its enriched uranium stockpile and urged several Middle Eastern nations to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader regional peace framework.
Iranian officials said progress had been made in negotiations, but stressed that no final agreement was close.
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