WASHINGTON — The United States has carried out limited defensive strikes against Iranian military targets on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, following reported threats to American military assets in the region. A US official said the operation was aimed at Iranian forces using surface-to-air missiles against US assets. The strikes took place on November 2 and were described as limited in scope, rather than a return to full-scale military operations. Iranian state media reported explosions on the island, but the full extent of the damage has not been independently confirmed.
The military action comes amid rising tensions over security in the Strait of Hormuz, a major international route for oil and gas shipments. Despite the latest escalation, US Vice President JD Vance said Washington remained hopeful of reaching a negotiated settlement with Tehran. Qatar has also been facilitating indirect discussions, with efforts focused on ending Iranian attacks in the strait in exchange for the United States lifting its blockade of Iranian ports. The developments have raised concerns over regional stability and possible disruptions to global energy supplies and maritime trade.
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