Trump says U.S. carried out "minor strikes" on Iran's Qeshm Island
President Trump confirmed U.S. strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, called them minor, and said talks with Tehran have made progress.
President Donald Trump said the United States has carried out "minor strikes" on Iran's Qeshm Island. Al Jazeera and CNBC both reported his comments.
CNBC reports Trump spoke after Iranian media said two missiles hit Qeshm Island, which is near the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera reports Trump insisted "it's not a war." It also reports he claimed "a lot of progress" in Washington's negotiations with Tehran.
The reports do not say who was hurt or what was damaged. They do not give an Iranian government response.
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- Al JazeeraTrump confirms new US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm IslandFri, Nov 6, 10:53 PM EST
- Al JazeeraTrump confirms US strikes in Iran, insists ‘it’s not a war’Sat, Nov 7, 2:05 AM EST
- CNBCTrump says U.S. carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran as missiles hit Qeshm IslandSat, Nov 7, 2:37 AM EST
- Al JazeeraQeshm island and Hormuz hit, as mediators try to prevent US-Iran escalationSat, Nov 7, 7:22 AM EST
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