US MILITARY STRIKES IRAN QESHM ISLAND

What happened: The United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The island sits on the Strait of Hormuz, and explosions were reported there by state outlet IRNA. Why it matters: The Journal said the strikes were smaller and kept secret to avoid signaling a return to major military action. Trump earlier cast doubt on resuming strikes and said a deal with Tehran could happen. Key numbers: Washington and Tehran have been at war since February 28. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

The United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The island sits on the Strait of Hormuz, and explosions were reported there by state outlet IRNA.

The Journal said the strikes were smaller and kept secret to avoid signaling a return to major military action. Trump earlier cast doubt on resuming strikes and said a deal with Tehran could happen. Key numbers: Washington and Tehran have been at war since February 28.