US confirms strike on Iran's Qeshm island anti-aircraft site

US President Donald Trump confirmed American forces conducted an overnight strike on a newly constructed anti-aircraft facility on Iran's Qeshm island, near the Strait of Hormuz, describing the operation as a "minor attack" amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran. The strike, reported by multiple US media outlets as defensive in nature, followed five explosions on the island, with Iran's state news agency IRNA confirming the blasts. Iranian officials warned of retaliation while keeping negotiations open, with President Masoud Pezeshkian cautioning against renewed hostilities and negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stating Iran remains prepared for military confrontation. The operation came hours after Trump signaled a possible deal with Iran, which has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the US meets demands including lifting oil sanctions and unfreezing assets. The conflict weighs on Trump ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, with Israel denying involvement in the latest strikes.