(US, 26th) — The US Central Command stated on the 25th that the US military launched a 'self-defensive' strike that day against Iranian missile launch sites in southern Iran and boats attempting to lay naval mines.
US Central Command spokesperson Hawkins stated in a statement that targets of the strike included Iranian missile launch sites and vessels attempting to lay naval mines. The move aims to protect US forces “from the threat of Iranian forces,” but added that the US military has “remained restrained during the current ceasefire.”
US President Trump stated on the 23rd that negotiations on a US-Iran agreement have been basically completed, with final content and details still under discussion and expected to be announced soon. However, based on subsequent statements from all parties, the prospects for the US-Iran agreement remain unclear.
Iranian Media Claims 'US Military Admits Violating Ceasefire Deal'
Iran's Fars News Agency, in its report on this, stated that “the US military admits to violating the ceasefire agreement.”
The handling of enriched uranium remains one of the main differences in US-Iran negotiations.
Earlier on the 25th, Trump published multiple posts on social media addressing the Iran issue. He stated that Iran’s enriched uranium can either be “destroyed on site” or at “another acceptable location.”
US and Iran Reach Understanding on Asset Unfreezing Issue
Additionally, according to Al Jazeera on the 25th, a source familiar with the Iranian senior delegation’s meetings in Doha said that, with Qatar’s mediation, the US and Iran reached an understanding on the issue of Iran’s frozen financial assets.
Iran's Foreign Ministry: Progress Made in Talks, But Difficulties Remain
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei stated on the 25th that some progress has been made in Iran-US talks, but whether an agreement can be reached soon “depends on the US.” He reiterated that any hostile action against Iran will be met with a response.