US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Near Strait of Hormuz

The United States conducted limited military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island following alleged Iranian attacks on a US aircraft and commercial shipping, according to US officials. The operation was limited in scope and did not signal a return to major combat. Qeshm is Iran's largest island, located near the Strait of Hormuz, and hosts naval facilities and missile installations. The strikes may serve as a warning that Iranian positions threatening US forces or vessels are vulnerable to American attacks. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical energy route, carrying around 20 million barrels of oil daily before the war. Disruptions there could affect global energy supplies and markets.