Trump confirms new US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

US President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces struck Iranian air defence systems on Qeshm Island, describing the action as minor, while saying talks with Tehran had made progress. The strikes raise tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil shipments, as Trump has alternated between threatening wider attacks and suggesting a deal may be near.

Iranian state media reported two missile strikes near Suza and said its air defences had destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over the island; the US military said it had no further comment and described the situation as relatively calm. The strikes followed reports of explosions on Monday and came after Trump’s party suffered midterm election losses, which he blamed on the Iran war. Qatar rejected claims that negotiations had failed, while reports said US forces were positioned to resume major combat operations if ordered.