US President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that American forces had carried out another round of “limited strikes” against Iran, targeting the country’s air defence system. He described the military operation as “minor”, suggesting that the latest action was limited in scale.
The strikes came only days after the US midterm elections, in which Trump’s Republican Party suffered a major setback. The development has drawn attention as the administration continues to face questions over its handling of the conflict with Iran and its impact on fuel prices and the global economy.
Earlier on Friday, Iranian state media reported hearing two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island. The island is located in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which has remained a key focus of the confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
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Speaking to reporters, Trump claimed that US forces had quickly destroyed an Iranian air defence installation.
“They built a little bit of an anti-aircraft device, and we knocked it out in about 15 minutes, maybe five”.
The latest reported strikes followed another round of US military action earlier in the week. The American military had described those operations as “defensive” strikes. Explosions were reported on Monday on Qeshm and Hengam islands, as well as in the nearby mainland area of Bandar Abbas.
The Friday operation was the first reported US strike since Trump’s Republican Party faced a significant electoral setback in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
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