Trump says U.S. carried out minor strikes on Iran after missile reports

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the United States carried out "minor strikes" that quickly knocked out an anti-aircraft device, though he declined to comment directly on the missile incidents reported on Qeshm Island. The Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that two missiles struck the island, which lies near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, but provided no official assessment of damage.

Trump made the remarks after landing in West Palm Beach, Florida, adding that the strikes lasted only about five to fifteen minutes. He also said Iran is eager to negotiate, citing the country's high inflation and weakened military and infrastructure. When asked about the timing of a potential deal, he noted that no U.S. personnel have been harmed.

Iran's deputy secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Bagheri Kani, said Tehran seeks concrete actions from the United States before advancing diplomatic talks. The International Monetary Fund has projected that Iran's consumer prices could rise by roughly 78.6% in 2026.

The latest U.S. action follows a previous strike on the same island on Monday, described by a U.S. official as a defensive measure, and comes after the recent U.S. midterm elections, which analysts have said could influence the administration's approach to the region.