US carries out ‘defensive’ airstrikes in Iran to protect troops

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the country’s military capabilities after the US carried out what it described as ‘self-defence’ strikes in southern Iran.

Iran has threatened to retaliate against the United States after it launched strikes on the country on Monday, targeting missile sites and Iranian vessels.

US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire,' Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesperson, said.

CNN's Zachary Cohen explains how Iran is reacting to the strikes as peace deal negotiations continue.