Washington defends Qeshm Island strike as diplomacy with Tehran continues

Last updated: November 04, 2026 | 03:33

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces struck an Iranian air-defence facility on Qeshm Island, near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, describing the operation as a "limited military action" rather than a return to full-scale war.

In an interview with Fox News, Trump said Washington had monitored the construction of the facility for approximately two months before attacking it as soon as it was completed.

"They have no anti-aircraft. We took some out last night... They built an anti-aircraft facility. It took them about two months. We watched it get built. As soon as it was completed — we hit it."

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