US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island amid talks to end eight-month conflict
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US forces struck Iran’s Qeshm Island late Monday, targeting surface-to-air missiles, according to the Wall Street Journal and Reuters. Iranian state media reported multiple explosions and two aircraft overhead. Officials described the action as defensive and part of a series of limited, previously undisclosed strikes. The attacks came hours before US midterm elections and on the same day President Trump and Vice-President Vance expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Tehran to end the eight-month conflict. Oil prices fell more than seven percent on hopes of a breakthrough. [1] [2] [3]
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