The United States military conducts targeted strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island
The United States carried out limited military strikes against an Iranian air defense system on Qeshm Island. Iranian state media reported explosions in the Suza area of the island and in the port city of Jask. Meanwhile, two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines.
- Donald Trump confirmed U.S. forces conducted new limited attacks against Iran.
- Iranian state media reported two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island.
- Two Middle Eastern government officials said Iran was reviewing proposals from Qatar.
- The US MQ9 drone was hit and destroyed in Qeshm's sky by military defense systems.
- US Central Command announced an offer of up to $20 million for information about Iran’s nuclear program.
- US officials reported that most of Iran’s air defense systems were destroyed or severely degraded during a June 2025 bombardment by Israel.
- The Iranian military stated two tankers caught fire after hitting mines.
- Iran maintains pressure on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump stated the U.S. destroyed an anti-aircraft system in minutes.
- US officials assessed that Iran would attempt to rebuild its military infrastructure over time.
- Trump described the military action as minor.
- A US official described recent strikes on the island as limited.
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