U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance pushes for settlement

The U.S. military struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, according to U.S. officials, even as the Trump administration downplays the risk of a broader conflict with Tehran. The strikes were part of a campaign of "limited attacks" against Iran in recent weeks, kept quiet to avoid signaling major combat escalation, The Wall Street Journal reported. Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, is a suspected site for Iranian missiles, mines, and drones stored in underground tunnels. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Washington feels "good progress" is being made toward a "negotiated settlement" with Iran, though he noted Tehran is "unpredictable" and no deadline has been set. President Trump reiterated that the U.S. will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.