U.S. Says It Struck Iran’s Qeshm Island

The United States said it carried out limited defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island after Iranian forces fired a surface-to-air missile at a U.S. aircraft near the Strait of Hormuz; the aircraft was not hit, and a U.S. jet destroyed the alleged launcher. Iranian state media reported multiple explosions on Qeshm and blasts near Bandar Lengeh, but the cause and extent of damage were not officially confirmed. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards renewed claims that they had downed U.S. drones, which Washington disputed or which could not be independently verified. The escalation came amid Qatari mediation and reports that Tehran was considering a plan to reopen the strait; President Donald Trump said a deal could be reached while warning of possible further action.