US forces conducted attacks in southern Iran, labeling them as “self-defense” operations amid ongoing negotiations involving Iranian officials in Qatar. Explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city near the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran’s Foreign Ministry acknowledged progress in the talks, it emphasized that a deal is not imminent. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that discussions are continuing despite the military actions.
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