US launches limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterms
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US media reported limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island late Monday, targeting surface-to-air missiles after the IRGC fired on a US aircraft; Iranian state media confirmed explosions on the island in the Strait of Hormuz. Vice-President JD Vance and President Trump voiced optimism about a negotiated settlement, with Trump saying there was “no rush” to escalate and that a deal was possible. The strikes come hours before US midterm elections and were described as defensive, not signaling a return to full hostilities. [1] [2] [3]
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