U.S. strikes Iranian targets
The U.S. military has launched limited defensive strikes at Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at an American aircraft.
Three U.S. officials confirmed the strikes to CBS News, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Monday. The military action specifically targeted Iran's Qeshm Island following the incident involving the American aircraft.
The strikes occurred on the eve of Election Day, with President Trump having floated the possibility of restarting hostilities with Iran after the midterm elections. This development comes as U.S. and Qatari mediators continue to broker talks on a potential U.S.-Iran deal.
The situation remains fluid as diplomatic efforts continue alongside the military response. The timing of these strikes adds complexity to the already tense relationship between the two nations.
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