U.S. conducts another limited strike on Iran, President Trump says

President Donald Trump said on Friday that U.S. forces carried out a limited strike on an Iranian air-defence installation in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, calling the operation "minor" and noting it was completed in about fifteen minutes. Iranian state media reported hearing two explosions in the same area, which lies in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The strike follows earlier U.S. "defensive" attacks reported on Monday that produced explosions on Qeshm, Hengam and near Bandar Abbas. The latest action comes after the recent U.S. midterm elections, which saw the Republican Party lose control of Congress.

In remarks to reporters, Trump said, "We are talking to Iran. We have been," and added that mediators are continuing discussions with Tehran. The U.S. Central Command posted on X that it is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information on Iran’s nuclear program, including facilities and personnel.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, about the developments, according to the Qatari government. Qatar has been facilitating talks between the United States and Iran. A separate call between President Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani focused on international efforts to reduce tensions, the Emir’s media office said.