United States Conducts Minor Strikes on Iranian Air Defense Systems on Qeshm Island
The Story
The United States military carried out a new round of minor strikes targeting an Iranian air defense system on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.
President Donald Trump confirmed the military action, stating the operations successfully knocked out air defense installations. Iranian state media reported that two explosions were heard in the Suza area of Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, though state agency TASS later reported the blasts were not caused by an attack. The strikes represent the latest military actions following prior engagements earlier in the week.
The developments occur as international mediators, led by Qatar, pursue diplomatic proposals to end the ongoing conflict, and as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the lifting of restrictions on Iranian missile ranges.
The Spread
The coverage 26 sources
- Center-LeftAl JazeeraQeshm island and Hormuz hit, as mediators try to prevent US-Iran escalation (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftAl-MonitorTwo missiles strike Iran's Qeshm Island, Tasnim news agency says (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftHaaretzExplosions heard on Iran's Qeshm Island and southern cities, state TV reports (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftMiddle East EyeIRGC spokesman announces lifting of restrictions on Iranian missiles (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftQuartzU.S. military strikes Iran air defense system, Trump says - qz.com (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftThe GuardianUS carries out another round of ‘minor’ strikes on Iran, Trump says (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftThe National (Scotland)US military carries out targeted strikes on Iran, president Donald Trump confirms (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterAsharq Al-AwsatUS Military Carries Out New Targeted Strikes on Iran (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterCNBCTrump says U.S. carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran as missiles hit Qeshm Island (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterMilitary.comUS Military Carries Out New Targeted Strikes on Iran as Tehran's Leaders Weigh Mediator's Proposals (opens the publisher’s site)