U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island near Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. carried out "minor strikes" on Iran, following reports that two missiles hit Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump declined to comment specifically on the island but described knocking out an anti-aircraft device in about 15 minutes. The strikes, reported by Iranian news agency Tasnim, mark the first since Tuesday's midterm elections and follow a U.S. strike on the same island Monday described as a "defensive measure." Trump claimed Iran wants a deal badly, citing 300% inflation, though the IMF forecast 78.6% consumer price inflation for 2026. Iran's deputy security council secretary said Tehran needs "practical measures" from Washington before new diplomatic talks, rejecting "paper commitments." The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical artery for global oil and gas shipments amid the ongoing conflict.