Iranian Military Launches Missiles at 'Specific Targets' in Southern Iran

By AJP Posted : May 29, 2026, 06:20 Updated : May 29, 2026, 06:20
A woman holds the Iranian flag in front of an anti-U.S. billboard in Tehran's Vali Asr Square. [Photo: EPA·Yonhap News]

The Iranian military launched missiles toward specific targets in southern Iran on the night of May 28, according to the Fars news agency. The Guardian reported that the destination of the missiles remains unclear, and there has been no confirmation of any damage.

Details about the targets, including their location and nature, have not been disclosed. It is also uncertain whether this missile launch is directly linked to other military activities occurring in the Gulf region on the same day.

This news comes amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf area. On the same day, Mehr news agency reported that the Iranian military conducted warning shots toward vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The Guardian also noted ongoing incidents involving U.S. and Iranian forces.

On the diplomatic front, discussions are ongoing regarding an extension of the ceasefire. Reports indicate that the U.S. and Iran are considering a 60-day extension and the initiation of final agreement negotiations, but Iranian officials have stated that no agreement has been finalized.

The missile launch complicates the situation, making it difficult to determine the intended target. However, it is seen as a variable that increases uncertainty in the context of military tensions and ceasefire negotiations.





* This article has been translated by AI.

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