US strikes Iranian island of Qeshm in Strait of Hormuz

The United States military struck the Iranian island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz without a public announcement, according to a report citing American officials. The operation occurred amid ongoing negotiations with Tehran. The Wall Street Journal reported the Monday attack, citing US officials, and noted Washington has conducted several limited strikes on Iran in recent weeks without public disclosure. American representatives described the action as a defensive measure to prevent attacks on commercial shipping. Iranian state agency IRNA reported at least five explosions on the island, and local residents observed two aircraft in the sky. The US Central Command has not yet commented on the strike.