US Strikes Radar and Missile Launchers on Iran's Qeshm Island
The US military struck radar detectors and missile launchers on Iran's Qeshm Island Monday, a day before midterms, The Hill reports, citing a WSJ account from a US official.
Developing story — this page will be updated as information becomes available.
The U.S. military struck radar detectors and missile launchers on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, one day before the U.S. midterm elections, The Hill reported. The strikes came as mediators continue to push Washington and Tehran toward a peace deal.
What We Know
Middle East Eye reports that the Wall Street Journal, citing an unnamed US official, identified the US military as responsible for the strikes on Iran. The Journal indicated the attacks were part of a series of operations, according to that report.
The Hill describes the targets as radar detectors and missile launchers on Qeshm, the island in the Strait of Hormuz approaches. No US or Iranian casualty figures were included in the reporting available to this desk.
The strike follows a weekend incident in which OilPrice reported a vessel was hit by two projectiles some 83 miles east of Ras al-Khafji, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency.
What We Don’t Know
This story is developing. The attribution rests on an unnamed US official relayed by the Wall Street Journal, and no on-record Pentagon or CENTCOM statement is cited in the material we have. It is not confirmed whether the strikes were retaliation for a specific attack, how much equipment was destroyed, or whether Iran has responded. It is also unclear whether the strikes affect the mediation effort.
Context
Qeshm has been a repeated target. The desk covered earlier US strikes on Bandar Abbas, Kish and Qeshm in July and an explosion on Qeshm Island in September.
Markets had been pricing in deal hopes. See our earlier coverage of UAE oil exports and European shares on Iran deal hopes and Goldman’s Brent forecast as oil slid on peace hopes. Reuters separately reported that Trump raised doubts about renewed attacks on Iran, which makes the Monday strikes a notable development.
What to Watch
- Whether the Pentagon or CENTCOM confirms the strikes on the record and describes the targets and damage.
- Any Iranian retaliation against US forces or shipping in and near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oil price reaction at the market open and the status of mediator efforts toward a peace deal.
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