Trump: Launched a "Small-Scale Attack" on Iran
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, November 3 - U.S. President Trump stated on the 3rd that the United States launched a "small-scale attack" on Iran, adding that this is "not an act of war."
In a telephone interview that day with Fox News, Trump said, "They (Iran) took about two months to build an air defense facility... The U.S. has been monitoring the construction process, and as soon as it was completed, we struck it 'very beautifully' last night." He also stated, "This is a small-scale attack, not an act of war."
Trump claimed that the U.S. "completely controls" the Strait of Hormuz and did not rule out taking military action against Iran after the midterm elections.
On the morning of the 3rd local time, multiple explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in southern Iran. U.S. media reported that the U.S. military launched an attack on Qeshm Island, destroying Iranian missile launchers. (End)
On November 3, 2023, the U.S. conducted a small-scale airstrike against Iranian air defense facilities on Geshm Island. President Trump confirmed the attack, stating it was a response to Iran's construction of military infrastructure. Explosions were reported in the area, and Trump indicated that further military actions could occur after the upcoming midterm elections.
- U.S. President Trump announced a small-scale attack on Iran.
- The attack targeted an air defense facility that Iran had been constructing for two months.
- Explosions were reported on Geshm Island following the U.S. strike.
- Trump stated that the U.S. fully controls the Strait of Hormuz.
- Military action against Iran may continue after the midterm elections.