US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces conducted a targeted, brief military strike against Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, destroying what he described as a small anti-aircraft device within minutes. Speaking to reporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump reiterated a hardline stance amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations mediated by Qatar, famously warning, “Agreement or I destroy them.”
The latest military action comes as deep divisions emerge within the Trump administration regarding its strategy toward Iran. According to reports citing the Wall Street Journal, Vice President JD Vance is advocating for an end to the conflict—backed by special envoy Steve Witkoff—while Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and US Central Command head Adm. Brad Cooper are pushing for a return to active combat. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent favor tightening sanctions and maintaining economic blocks.
In response to the developments and recent US threats, the Iranian military stated that it is currently stronger and on a higher state of alert than at the beginning of the Middle East conflict. Officials warned that any retaliation ordered by the Supreme Leader would be immediate and without geographic limits, as state media also reported on legislative moves inside Iran regarding its nuclear posture.
