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strike2026-05-25 00:00 UTC🇮🇷 Southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz; explosions reported in Bandar Abbas
U.S. says it struck targets in southern Iran after Iranian attack drones flew near American ships
U.S. Central Command said it conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, citing threats including Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines and activity at missile launch sites. Reporting also said Iran flew attack drones near American ships in the Strait of Hormuz area, prompting the strikes.
Details
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-25 00:00
Reported
2026-05-26
Location
Southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz; explosions reported in Bandar Abbas
Coordinates
27.1842, 56.2893
Confidence
72 / 100
Damage assessment
CENTCOM reported strikes on missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines; extent of damage not specified. Explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas but origin was described as unclear in cited reporting.