The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted "self-defense strikes" against targets in Iran over the weekend, stating the actions are to defend American interests.
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on January 15, 2026, putting additional strain on the existing ceasefire agreement. The attacks occurred in multiple locations, including areas near Tehran and Iraqi bases housing US troops.
Israel conducted deadly strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing eight people including children. The attacks came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid further escalation by not attacking Beirut.
The U.S. military bombed Iranian military sites in response to Tehran firing missiles at U.S. troops in Kuwait. The strikes reportedly downed several of the missiles launched by Iran.
The US military carried out strikes on targets in Iran on January 12, 2026, but specific casualty and location details were not provided.
