Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=CDbKJbTrP7n Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. strikes Iran in self-defense, officials say [WTe9mEC6Zfk] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT FOX News correspondent Jennifer Griffin was told by the spokesperson for CENTCOM, Capt. Tim Hawkins: “U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines. U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.” This news comes after the Trump administration indicated over the weekend that a peace deal with Iran was imminent, but then about-faced when Trump said there was "no rush" for a deal to be made. Eliminating Iran's possession of Uranium and nuclear weapons remains a sticking point for the U.S. and Israel. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on TikTok: Raw and unfiltered. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Limited commentary. No opinion. Experience LiveNOW from FOX. Live news streaming channel when and where you need it. fROx1r8bplG b23enczA3H7 a0f90BoX54s Z6LaBc7Wobw APoeE6NzfCz
FOX News correspondent Jennifer Griffin was told by the spokesperson for CENTCOM, Capt. Tim Hawkins: “U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines. U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.” This news comes after the Trump administration indicated over the weekend that a peace deal with Iran was imminent, but then about-faced when Trump said there was "no rush" for a deal to be made. Eliminating Iran's possession of Uranium and nuclear weapons remains a sticking point for the U.S. and Israel. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on TikTok: Raw and unfiltered. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Limited commentary. No opinion. Experience LiveNOW from FOX. Live news streaming channel when and where you need it. fROx1r8bplG b23enczA3H7 a0f90BoX54s Z6LaBc7Wobw APoeE6NzfCz