Iran
Report: US destroys missile launcher on Iran's Qeshm Island
A US official said a fighter jet destroyed a surface-to-air missile launcher on Qeshm Island overnight after the Revolutionary Guards fired an anti-aircraft missile from it. The official described the action as self-defense. The reported strike coincided with Qatar-mediated talks, with no announcement of an agreement or a new campaign. Illustrative archive photographs: AP / Getty Images.
· Source: N12. Illustrative archive photographs: AP / Getty Images.
According to N12, a US official said a fighter jet struck a surface-to-air missile launcher on Qeshm Island overnight after an anti-aircraft missile was fired from it, describing the action as self-defense.
The reported strike occurred overnight Monday into Tuesday as Washington and Tehran pursued diplomatic contacts. The official said the launcher was destroyed after the Revolutionary Guards fired from it.
The same official said similar strikes had taken place in recent weeks but had not been publicized by the US military to reduce the risk of escalation. These details are attributed to the report and the official, rather than a separately published military statement.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance expressed cautious optimism about the talks. According to the report, a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran to advance the contacts. No signed agreement or announcement of a new campaign was reported.
Source: N12
