by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz damaged several military systems, according to an Iranian source cited by Reuters on Monday, as Washington continues targeting Tehran’s ability to threaten international shipping.
The senior Iranian source told Reuters that American operations have targeted air-defense radar, maritime navigation equipment, missile-launching facilities and naval mine-laying systems along Iran’s southern coastline.
The latest strikes occurred overnight Sunday into Monday, following several attacks on Qeshm Island during the preceding week. Iranian media also reported explosions near the southern port of Jask, farther east along the Iranian coast.
An Iranian provincial official acknowledged the American attack but told the semi-official Fars news agency that no vital civilian infrastructure or essential services had been damaged. The official said the targeted locations were away from residential and commercial areas.
Qeshm Island occupies a strategically important position near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints for international oil shipments. Damage to Iranian radar and naval mine-laying capabilities could weaken Tehran’s ability to disrupt commercial shipping through the waterway.
The renewed military operations come as President Donald Trump weighs further action against Iran while diplomatic efforts continue. On Sunday, Trump said additional large-scale strikes were highly unlikely if Tehran agreed to a strong settlement, although negotiations have yet to produce a breakthrough.
The latest attacks underscore Washington’s determination to maintain military pressure on Iran even as regional mediators seek an agreement to end the conflict.
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