Trump confirms US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, cites progress in talks
President Donald Trump confirmed US military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, describing them as minor attacks on Iranian air defence systems, while claiming significant progress in Washington's negotiations with Tehran. Iranian state media reported two missile strikes in the Suza area of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. Iran's army said its air defence forces intercepted and destroyed an American MQ-9 drone over the island, while US Central Command described the situation as "relatively calm". Trump said his administration is talking with Tehran, asserting "they want to make a deal," though he provided no details. Qatar dismissed reports of failed negotiations, warning such claims benefit those seeking to prolong the war. The strikes follow Tuesday's midterm elections, which Trump blamed on the Iran war.