US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island amid Trump signals of progress in talks
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The United States attacked Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported, describing the strike as one of a series of limited, defensive operations carried out in recent weeks to prevent Iran from attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state news agency IRNA reported five explosions and two aircraft over the island. President Trump said a deal with Tehran "could happen" amid ongoing talks, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi confirmed contacts continue and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said Iran is ready for combat. Oil prices fell more than seven percent on optimism over a possible end to the eight-month conflict. [1] [2]
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