Trump Says U.S. Struck Iranian Air Defence Target

President Donald Trump said U.S. forces carried out limited strikes against Iran on Friday, November 6, targeting an Iranian air-defence system near Qeshm Island. He said the system was disabled within minutes, describing the operation as minor. The account of the target and its effects has not been independently confirmed in the reports.

Iranian state media reported two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz. The reports described explosions on the same day as the U.S. strikes, but do not independently establish what was hit or the extent of any damage. Trump gave no further details about the target.

Iranian state broadcaster IRIB also carried an army statement claiming that air defences had destroyed a U.S. MQ-9 drone over Qeshm. That claim has not been independently verified. U.S. Central Command said it was aware of reports and described the situation as relatively calm, but declined to comment further, according to one report.

The operation came amid efforts to reduce tensions and pursue an agreement between Washington and Tehran. Two Middle East government officials said Iran was reviewing proposals presented by Qatari mediators, while...