Trump confirms new US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island
Summary
President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. forces struck Iranian air-defense systems on Qeshm Island, describing the attacks as limited. Iranian state media reported missile strikes and said Iran had downed a U.S. drone, while U.S. Central Command said it was aware of the reports and described the situation as relatively calm. Trump said talks with Iran had made progress, and Qatar rejected reports that negotiations had failed.Key Facts
- Trump said U.S. forces knocked out an Iranian air-defense system on Qeshm Island.
- Iranian state media reported two missile strikes in the Suza area of Qeshm Island.
- Iran’s army said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a U.S. MQ-9 drone over the island.
- U.S. Central Command said it was aware of reports of explosions and described the situation as relatively calm.
- CENTCOM offered up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear program and related people or assets.
- Trump said his administration was speaking with Iranian representatives and that talks had made progress, without giving details.
- Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejected claims that U.S.-Iran negotiations had failed.
- The article says the strikes followed Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections and came amid changing U.S. statements about the war.
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