US strikes Iranian island of Qeshm

The United States has attacked the strategically important Iranian island of Qeshm, according to American sources, coinciding with President Donald Trump's claim that the war is over. Iran's state news agency Irna reported multiple powerful explosions on Qeshm and nearby coastal areas on Monday, but said the cause was unclear. Neither US defense authorities nor Iranian officials have officially confirmed the attack, though sources told The Wall Street Journal it was an American strike, part of a series of limited operations against Iran in recent weeks. Qeshm, located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, hosts a naval base and an underground rocket center. US officials are deliberately keeping the attacks secret to avoid appearing to resume major hostilities, while Trump downplayed tensions, saying "We were at war with Iran. We won it." However, sources say the Pentagon has plans ready for a short, intense operation after the election, with Gulf states notified, and Iran's leadership has warned of strong retaliation.