US strikes Iranian island Qeshm in Strait of Hormuz

adevarul.ro (Romanian) —

The United States military conducted limited strikes Monday on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, an operation American officials described as defensive and aimed at protecting U.S. interests in the region. The action was triggered after Iran allegedly opened fire on a U.S. aircraft, according to officials cited by CNN. Sources said it was not a large-scale military operation, and the Wall Street Journal reported similar strikes have occurred previously without being made public. The attack raises tensions between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Oil prices rose in Asian trading Tuesday following the news, while Iran's Fars agency reported multiple explosions heard on the island.


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