US strikes on Iran's Qeshm island draw threat of immediate retaliation

The United States military conducted small-scale strikes on the Iranian island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump confirmed, prompting Tehran to threaten immediate retaliation without geographic limits. Iranian state media reported two explosions and missiles hitting the island, while Iran's military claimed it destroyed a US drone in the area. Trump said the attacks targeted Iranian air defense systems, marking the second US strike on Qeshm that week. Iran's army stated it is on higher alert and stronger than at the war's start, vowing an immediate and effective response on supreme leader's orders. Diplomatic efforts via Qatari mediation continue, with Iran linking the reopening of the strategic Hormuz passage to US concessions on ceasefires, sanctions, and asset freezes.