US forces targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for launching a series of “unprovoked” missile, drone and small boat attacks against American warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said on Thursday.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that attacks on Iran after it targeted U.S. destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz were a "love tap," and said the ceasefire between the two countries is still in effect. "It's just a love tap," Trump told ABC News' Rachel Scott when asked about the strike.

Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.

The U.S. conducted strikes against at least two locations in Iran Thursday, a U.S. official said.

President Trump said Thursday the cease-fire with Iran is still in effect, calling the latest U.S. strikes against the country a “love tap.” “It’s just a love tap,” Trump told ABC News, adding: “The cease-fire is going.

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Officials within the U.S. Military have confirmed to Fox News that they have carried out a strike against Iran's Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas.