Officials: US carried out defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island - Sarmad
Limited US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in response to attacks.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
A U.S. official said that the United States carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
The official, who requested anonymity, said the strikes appeared limited and did not constitute a resumption of major combat operations.
The Wall Street Journal had previously reported on the attacks.
Another official said the strikes were defensive measures in response to Iranian use of surface-to-air missiles against U.S. positions.
Earlier, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported several explosions on the island.
The Wall Street Journal noted that the attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes carried out by Washington over the past few weeks.
Fox News, citing officials, reported that the strikes were defensive and came in response to Iran firing on a U.S. aircraft.
Over the past few weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of resuming attacks on Iran following today’s Tuesday midterm congressional elections. However, he indicated yesterday, Monday, that he might change his mind.
