US confirms limited strike on Iran's Qeshm Island

The United States attacked Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, according to US officials, confirming reports from Tehran media. The strike is the latest in a series of limited, secret missions Washington has conducted against the country in recent weeks. President Donald Trump continues to suggest a possible diplomatic deal, saying Monday, "We had a war with Iran. We won," while downplaying the scale of hostilities. US officials described the actions as defensive, aimed at preventing Iran from striking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Qeshm Island sits at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz and hosts a large underground missile site, a naval base, and a major desalination plant. The US has targeted the island in previous combat phases and has discussed the possibility of occupying it.