OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished04:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished04:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterms as Trump says deal ‘could happen’”
“The United States has attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of covert, limited strikes ahead of the US midterm elections, as President Donald Trump signalled progress in talks with Tehran.”
US strikes Qeshm Island amid midterms; Trump says deal could happen
Key points
- The US attacked Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, per The Wall Street Journal.
- US officials describe the strikes as defensive and aimed at deterring attacks on ships.
- Iran reports five blasts and two aircraft observed on Qeshm Island.
- Washington has conducted covert, smaller-scale strikes for weeks to avoid signaling full-scale war.
- Trump signaled progress toward a possible deal with Tehran ahead of the midterm elections.
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