US conducts ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island
The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island following Iranian missile attacks in the region. U.S. Central Command reported that these operations were a response to intercepted missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain. The situation escalated as U.S. forces also disabled a noncompliant oil tanker headed toward Iran, amid ongoing tensions and threats from both sides.
- ▪U.S. forces conducted strikes on Qeshm Island in response to Iranian missile attacks.
- ▪The U.S. intercepted missiles targeting Kuwait and Bahrain before launching its own strikes.
- ▪A U.S. aircraft disabled a noncompliant oil tanker headed toward Iran after it ignored military warnings.
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U.S. and partner forces conducted strikes on Qeshm Island in response to Iranian attacks across the Middle East on Monday, according to U.S. Central Command. CENTCOM said the operations were in response to Iran launching ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, which were intercepted. Officials said no personnel were harmed. The United States said it had shot down Iranian drones targeting civilian vessels “moments earlier” and targeted a ground station on Qeshm Island. Recommended Stories US conducts ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island F-15 pilot shot down over Iran was downed in Kuwait month prior: Report Pentagon hires ‘qualified, patriotic’ Jan. 6 rioter for counterterrorism role The strikes come after U.S.
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