U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure

What happened: The U.S. military struck Iran's Qeshm Island, an action U.S. officials described as a defensive measure. The island sits along the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters: The strike targets a location on the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway central to regional maritime activity, and U.S. officials characterized the action as defensive. Coverage: 12 outlets in 24h

The U.S. military struck Iran's Qeshm Island, an action U.S. officials described as a defensive measure. The island sits along the Strait of Hormuz.

The strike targets a location on the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway central to regional maritime activity, and U.S. officials characterized the action as defensive.