On the 3rd local time, Iranian sources said that Iran's air defense system was activated twice on Qeshm Island in the evening of the same day, and related sounds could be heard in many parts of the island. Local residents claim that during the launch of the air defense system, at least “one aircraft was hit over Qeshm Island.” Additionally, local residents have found boosters for Iranian anti-aircraft missiles somewhere on the island.

On the 3rd local time, Iranian sources said that Iran's air defense system was activated twice on Qeshm Island in the evening of the same day, and related sounds could be heard in many parts of the island. Local residents claim that during the launch of the air defense system, at least “one aircraft was hit over Qeshm Island.” Additionally, local residents have found boosters for Iranian anti-aircraft missiles somewhere on the island.