US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal
Summary
U.S. media reported that the United States carried out limited, defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, targeting air-defense missiles, though U.S. Central Command had not commented and Iranian reports said the cause of explosions was unclear. The reported strikes came as Vice-President JD Vance and President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a possible negotiated settlement, while Iran continued to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- The Wall Street Journal first reported the strikes, and Reuters and the Associated Press reported that they targeted surface-to-air missiles used against U.S. assets.
- Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm Island on Monday evening but said their cause was unclear.
- U.S. Central Command had not immediately responded to a request for comment.
- The Wall Street Journal said the reported strikes were part of recent attacks that had not been publicly disclosed.
- Qeshm Island lies near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz and has been used to launch attacks on shipping, according to the article.
- Iran continued to enforce the strait's closure by targeting vessels attempting to pass through it, the article said.
- JD Vance said he and Trump saw potential for a negotiated settlement and that progress had been made.
- Trump said there was a good chance of a deal and highlighted falling oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
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