The United States has carried out a series of attacks on Qeshm Island in Iran, officials said, describing the strikes as limited and defensive. The information was reported by CBS, the BBC’s US partner, following the US military’s announcement of the operation.
Qeshm Island lies in the Persian Gulf and is a strategic location for shipping and regional security. The US has previously cited concerns over Iranian military activity in the area as a reason for its actions.
According to the CBS report, US officials emphasised that the attacks were not part of a broader offensive but were intended to counter specific threats. The description of the strikes as “limited and defensive” was repeated by multiple US spokespersons.
The timing of the operation has coincided with the lead‑up to the United States’ midterm elections, though the US government has not linked the two events directly in its statements.
Further details on the scope of the strikes and any potential diplomatic fallout have not yet been released by the US or Iranian authorities.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>