US launches fresh strikes in Iran as Rubio says deal to end war could 'take days'

Mr Trump said in a social media post that negotiations are “proceeding nicely”, but tied any eventual agreement to expanded participation in the 2020 accords

President Donald Trump speaks during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheatre (Alex Brandon/AP)

The US military said on Monday that it carried out “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines.

US Central Command spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said the strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” but that it was “using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire”.