U.S. forces carried out limited strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz this week, hitting air defense capabilities on Qeshm Island. Officials described the operations as defensive responses to Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps actions that endangered American aircraft and commercial vessels.

The most recent strikes occurred on November 6, according to reports. President Donald Trump confirmed the action, calling it a minor operation that destroyed a small Iranian anti-aircraft system in minutes. Earlier strikes on November 2 also focused on Qeshm Island after Iran fired surface-to-air missiles toward a U.S. fighter jet and launched a missile threatening shipping.

Qeshm Island sits at a key point in the northern Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a significant portion of global oil supplies passes. U.S. officials said the targets included facilities used to monitor and control traffic in the strait. Iranian state media reported explosions on the island and nearby areas.

These actions come amid an ongoing eight-month conflict between the United States and Iran. The strikes form part of a series of limited, often unannounced operations aimed at degrading Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping. U.S. forces have also maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports in recent weeks.

Trump has emphasized that the operations remain measured while indirect talks mediated by Qatar continue toward a possible negotiated settlement. Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about diplomatic prospects. Iranian officials have stated their intent to reopen the strait under certain conditions but have also asserted a right to self-defense.

No U.S. casualties were reported from the incidents that prompted the strikes. The developments follow earlier escalations in which both sides exchanged fire around the strategic waterway.