The U.S. military's Central Command reported conducting strikes in southern Iran, characterizing these actions as "self-defense." Simultaneously, Iranian news agencies documented explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas and near the Strait of Hormuz.
Concurrently, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced strikes on over 70 Hezbollah sites across Lebanon, including the elimination of operatives in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed orders to escalate military operations in Lebanon with the stated aim to "crush" Hezbollah.
In a related development, Iran's foreign minister expressed "resolute support" to Hezbollah's leader, with Iran praising the group's ongoing resistance against Israel.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/25/iran-war-news-middle-east-crisis-oil-price-us-tehran-peace-talks-deal-strait-hormuz
