President Donald Trump announced on Nov. 6 that U.S. forces carried out limited strikes against Iran’s “anti‑aircraft device” after Iranian state media reported attacks near Qeshm Island. Trump said the operation lasted roughly 15 minutes and disabled the target.
Limited Strikes and Diplomatic Signals
“We do minor strikes, but they knocked out. They built a little bit of an anti‑aircraft device, and we knocked it out in about 15 minutes, maybe five,” Trump told reporters. He emphasized the brevity and precision of the action.
Iranian state news agency IRNA reported two missiles struck the Suza area of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, without providing further details. The agency also said an MQ‑9 drone was shot down over the island, a claim Tehran attributes to the United States.
Trump hinted on Friday that his administration is in talks with Iran. “We’re dealing with them now. They want to make a deal very badly,” he said, adding “We’ve made a lot of progress with Iran.”
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al‑Thani said on Saturday that mediation efforts between the United States and Iran remain ongoing. He said a good agreement is possible and that the parties hope to reach a settlement.
Earlier this week, the U.S. military struck an Iranian anti‑aircraft facility, which Trump described as a minor attack. IRNA reported several explosions on Qeshm Island on Nov. 2.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
