US carries out another round of ‘minor’ strikes on Iran, Trump says
Summary
Donald Trump said the US carried out limited strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting an air-defense system. Iranian state media reported two explosions on Qeshm Island, while US officials and regional leaders continued diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and end the war.Key Facts
- Trump described Friday’s strikes as “minor” and said US forces destroyed an Iranian anti-aircraft device.
- Iranian state media reported two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US military had reported carrying out what it called defensive strikes on Monday in areas near Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas.
- The article says the war began in February and has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil shipments.
- Trump said discussions with Iran were continuing, while differences over Iran’s nuclear program remained a major issue in negotiations.
- US Central Command offered up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear program.
- Qatar said its emir and Trump discussed efforts to reduce tensions, and Qatar’s defense minister spoke with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The strikes came days after Trump’s Republican Party lost ground in US midterm elections, amid voter concerns about the Iran war and higher fuel prices.
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