US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks
Summary
The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, citing unnamed U.S. officials. The report came as President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran could happen; U.S. officials had not publicly confirmed the strike, and U.S. Central Command did not immediately comment.Key Facts
- The Wall Street Journal described the reported attack as one of several limited U.S. strikes against Iran in recent weeks.
- Qeshm is Iran’s largest island and lies in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported five explosions on the island and said some residents saw two aircraft overhead.
- The Journal reported that some U.S. officials characterized the recent strikes as defensive, aimed at limiting Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships.
- The United States had not publicly announced the reported strikes, according to the Journal.
- Trump said on Monday that a deal with Tehran “could happen.”
- Oil prices fell by more than 7% on Monday amid optimism about a possible end to the conflict.
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