Explosions have been reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island, coinciding with US media reports of American military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. These actions are described by Al Jazeera as 'defensive' strikes targeting Iranian objectives.
The Wall Street Journal and Forbes indicate that the US strikes on Qeshm Island occurred as President Trump downplayed the risks of war, stating there 'hasn’t been shooting for months' in the region.
Following the reports of US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, oil prices saw a slight increase. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.