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U.S. Conducts Limited Airstrikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

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U.S. Conducts Limited Airstrikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

The U.S. military carried out limited airstrikes on an Iranian air defense system on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to President Donald Trump. Trump described the action as a “minor strike” that “knocked out” an anti-aircraft device in about 15 minutes. Iranian state media reported two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm, though no official details on casualties or damage were provided.

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