India, Nov. 3 -- US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States carried out strikes against Iran, describing the operation as a "minor attack" during a telephone interview with Fox News on Tuesday.

His remarks came hours after reports emerged that the US military had conducted limited, defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

Asked about the possibility of further military action after the US midterm elections, Trump said he was not looking to escalate the conflict but warned that Washington would respond if necessary.

"I'm not looking to, you know, kill lots of people, but if we have to, we'll have to," he said.

US strikes described as defensive operation

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