Trump confirms new US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

What the report says

US President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces carried out new strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, saying the attacks targeted what he described as Iranian air-defence systems. Speaking to reporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump portrayed the operation as brief and limited, while also saying the United States had made “a lot of progress” in its contacts with Tehran.

According to Al Jazeera’s reporting, the announcement came after Iranian state media said explosions were heard in the Suza area of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments. Iranian broadcaster IRIB said the country’s military also reported intercepting and destroying an American MQ-9 drone over the island. US Central Command said it was aware of the reports and described the situation as “relatively calm,” without adding further detail.

The strikes and Trump’s comments come amid shifting signals from Washington about the conflict with Iran. The article says Trump has alternated between threats of wider military action and remarks suggesting a deal could still be reached. It also notes that Qatar rejected claims that talks between the US and Iran had failed, warning that such narratives could prolong the war and deepen regional instability. The developments underline the continuing tension around Iran’s nuclear file and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.