The United States carried out military strikes against Iranian facilities near Bandar Abbas after Iranian forces allegedly attacked U.S.warships operating in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to reports cited by CNN, the strikes targeted missile launch sites and military boats believed to be connected to the attacks on American naval vessels.Explosions were reportedly heard around the targeted areas and nearby cities following the operation.U.S.officials described the action as an act of self-defense amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.The military response comes during an ongoing period of diplomatic negotiations related to Iran’s nuclear program and broader regional conflict.President Donald Trump has publicly stated that discussions are continuing, although no agreement has been reached.Iranian officials signaled that they are unwilling to back down from their current position.A senior Iranian representative speaking on state media reportedly declared that there would be “no retreat” regarding the country’s policies.Iran has also rejected immediate agreements concerning the dismantling or surrender of its nuclear program.

Trump commented on the issue through a Truth Social post, stating that enriched uranium should either be transferred to the United States for destruction or destroyed under international supervision in coordination with Iran.

The developments have increased concerns about a wider military confrontation in the region, particularly around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil shipping route.