Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iranian Facility Amid Midterm Voting

Trump described how the U.S. watched Iran build the facility on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz over two months, then struck it immediately upon completion as a defensive response to Iranian missiles targeting American aircraft.

He adopted a measured tone, stating he's not aiming for mass casualties but pointed to Iran's nuclear program as a major worry, while praising quick operations like one in Venezuela.

The remarks unfolded on Election Day Tuesday, with reports noting Iranian explosions on the island and critics challenging the defensive framing of the limited action.