Summary

• The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Monday in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. 

• Iran has reportedly lifted its nationwide internet ban after nearly 90-days.

• Israel dramatically ramps up war and bombing of Lebanon, citing Hezbollah drones on its territory.

• Al Arabiya claims Tehran ready to transfer highly enriched uranium to China.

• Trump urges all countries join post-deal Abraham accords, including Iran: Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are proceeding nicely! It will only be a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all — Back to the Battlefront and shooting (TS).

• Iran FM Araghchi, parliament speaker Ghalibaf, and central bank governor are in Doha for 'Talks to End War'.

• Foreign Ministry cautions: "It is true that a consensus was reached on many of the topics discussed, but no one can claim that the signing of an agreement is imminent."

Centcom Confirms Self-Defense Strikes In Iran

The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Monday in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The strikes were designed "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," CENTCOM said in a statement to The Epoch Times.