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Trump Says U.S. Carried Out ‘Minor Strikes’ on Iran as Missiles Hit Qeshm Island

Trump said the U.S. carried out minor strikes after Iranian media reported two missiles hit the island and no damage was confirmed.

  • U.S. forces struck air-defense sites in the Suza area of Qeshm Island on Saturday, with President Donald Trump describing the operation as "minor strikes" that disabled an anti-aircraft device.
  • The U.S. military targets Iranian offensive infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for regional energy transit, as part of a strategy to degrade capabilities in the region.
  • Trump told reporters Friday the U.S. knocked out the device in "about 15 minutes." Iranian news agency Tasnim reported no official information on possible damage from the strikes.
  • Qatari mediators denied reports that the U.S. and Iran failed to reach agreement, stating negotiations continue. Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, demanded "practical measures" from the U.S. before talks progress.
  • The International Monetary Fund forecasted a 78.6% rise in Iranian consumer prices for 2026, underscoring economic pressures. Regional powers continue calling for compromise as military standoffs and diplomatic negotiations intensify.
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The US military carried out new, limited strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting Iran's air defense system, President Donald Trump said.

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