US Central Command said in a statement the strikes were designed "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces".

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiating a deal with Iran could "take a few days," quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict.

US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence". It comes as senior Iranian negotiators are in Qatar for talks to end the war.

US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence", while Iran reports it downed a US drone that entered its airspace.

US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defense". It comes as senior Iranian negotiators are in Qatar for talks to end the war.

US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence", while Iran reports it downed a US drone that entered its airspace.

The United States launched fresh strikes on Iranian missile sites near Bandar Abbas as ceasefire talks continued amid tensions over Gulf security

The U.S. military said it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal is still possible despite fresh US strikes on Iran. The US military said "self-defense" strikes were carried out to protect US military personnel. Follow DW.

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The US military's Central Command said it had carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah. DW has more.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure due to ongoing Hezbollah drone attacks on northern Israel. Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah. DW has more.

Negotiations are ongoing amid new American attacks on missile sites and mine-laying ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mr Trump is hoping that limited military strikes will restore his credibility as a tough negotiator. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.