The US carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

The United States carried out limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. According to American officials, this was a defensive step that served to protect US assets in the region. According to various sources, the strikes were carried out in response to Iran opening fire on an American aircraft or using anti-aircraft missiles against American objects. 1TV+4

According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, several explosions occurred on Qeshm Island. At the same time, according to reports, sounds of explosions were also heard on the nearby island of Hengam and in the city of Bandar Abbas. The "Revolutionary Guard Corps" stated that they shot down two American unmanned aerial vehicles south of the island, and another drone east of the Strait of Hormuz. 1TV+3

According to American officials, the strikes did not represent the resumption of large-scale combat operations. The mentioned events coincide with the scheduled midterm elections in the US. Against this background, Qatari mediators are working to reduce the disagreements between Tehran and Washington and to avoid an escalation of the conflict. Interpressnews+3