US executes 'self-defense' strikes against Iran amid peace talks

U.S. Central Command, which has been blockading the Strait of Hormuz since April 13 with the support of multiple carrier strike groups and guided-missile destroyers, conducted "self-defense strikes" on Monday in Southern Iran.According to CENTCOM spokesman Cpt. Tim Hawkins, the strikes targeted missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines and were executed with the aim of protecting American troops from "threats posed by Iranian forces."'I laugh at all of the Dumocrats, RIN...