Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared that regional countries will no longer host US military bases, following US strikes on missile sites in southern Iran. In a public message, he emphasized the diminishing US influence in the region. The US Central Command defended its actions as self-defense, while Iran accused it of violating a ceasefire. The situation escalated with reports of casualties and military actions, as Iranian negotiators engaged in peace talks in Doha.