Reports: US Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Midterm Elections Near
The US military carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, according to US officials. Iranian state media reported explosions on the island, near the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said the operation was defensive, following reported Iranian missile fire at US assets. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps separately claimed it had intercepted two US drones nearby. The strikes come amid indirect talks mediated by Qatar. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said discussions were active, while Vice President JD Vance cited progress but warned that the situation remained unpredictable. President Donald Trump has kept both military and diplomatic options open, according to the report. Oil prices edged higher after news of the strikes. The action also came just before US midterm elections, which will shape the balance of power in Congress and could affect oversight of war funding.
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