US conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz, US official says
WASHINGTON — The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island. The official, who wasn’t authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said that “Iranians using surface to air…
The United States carried out defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official who spoke anonymously on Monday, ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Iranian state television reported hearing explosions on Qeshm Island. The official stated that "Iranians using surface to air missiles against U.S. assets" were the targets of the strikes.
The attacks seem to be limited rather than a return to full-scale hostilities, but they came after President Donald Trump had previously stated that the U.S. would refrain from new strikes on Iran before the Tuesday midterms. The unpopular war and its effects on U.S. gasoline prices and other aspects of the economy have become a weakness for Republicans as they strive to retain control of Congress.
The region remains tense about the possibility of the U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran, and the recent strikes, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, are likely to fuel additional concerns. Secret negotiations are also ongoing between Israel and the U.S.
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