Afghanistan, Nov. 3 -- The United States carried out limited strikes on military sites on Qeshm Island, officials said, amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
US officials told NewsNation that American forces targeted radar systems and missile launchers on the Iranian island in operations described as defensive. The strikes were reportedly conducted on a small scale and kept largely undisclosed to avoid signalling a return to major military operations.
Reuters also reported on Tuesday, citing US officials, that Washington had carried out limited strikes on Qeshm Island. One official said the action was intended to counter Iranian forces using surface-to-air missiles against US assets. Fox News separately reported that the strikes foll...