Trump says U.S. carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran
President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. conducted 'minor strikes' against Iran, following reports of missile activity near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump characterized the strikes as defensive measures against Iranian anti-aircraft capabilities while suggesting that Iran is under significant economic pressure to negotiate.
Why it matters
Military actions in the Strait of Hormuz have significant implications for global oil prices and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that the U.S. carried out "minor strikes" on Iran, amid reports that two missiles struck Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
The missiles struck the island on Friday, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported, according to Reuters . Tasnim said there was no official information on damage, Reuters added.
The island lies off Iran's southern coast, near the Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for oil and gas that has become a flashpoint in the war.
Speaking to reporters Friday evening after landing in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump didn't comment specifically on Qeshm Island, saying: "I don't want to talk about it."
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