@user304908570: U.S. strikes confirmed: Three American officials told CNN that U.S. forces conducted limited strikes on Qeshm Island on Monday. Reason for the attack: One official said the strikes responded to Iranian fire directed at a U.S. aircraft. Officials described the operation as defensive. President Trump discusses peace: President Trump said a deal with Iran could happen and played down the prospect of renewed large-scale fighting. Secret military operations: The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. has conducted several previously undisclosed limited strikes against Iranian targets in recent weeks. Negotiations continue: Qatar is mediating discussions between Washington and Tehran, but no final agreement has been reached.