President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the US military carried out a new round of limited strikes on Iran, targeting an air defense system. Describing the action as minor, the president told reporters that U.S. forces hit Qeshm Island. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of the island, located in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil shipments.
The strikes occur amidst a war that began in February, during which Trump stressed that Iran's economy and military have been severely damaged over eight months of conflict. This latest action follows an earlier attack on Iran that was recently made public, sending ripples across the Gulf.
While intense diplomatic efforts continue to avert an all-out war, Trump claims there has been a lot of progress in negotiations with Tehran. Mediators are currently pushing for a peace deal, and the president has called the Qatari emir. Despite these diplomatic advances, Trump stated he will make a decision very soon on whether to destroy what is left of Iran.