US conducts limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after Netanyahu urges post-election action

The United States conducted secret, limited military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing US officials, following explosions reported in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks were deliberately kept small-scale to avoid signaling a broader resumption of Washington's military campaign against Tehran. The strikes were part of a series of recent US operations, according to the report, and came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged President Donald Trump to consider fresh military action after Tuesday's US midterm elections. During a Saturday phone call, Netanyahu pushed for post-election strikes while Trump favored continuing diplomatic efforts, with sources describing the conversation as "tough" and "direct." Earlier Monday, Trump cast doubt on resuming strikes, telling reporters "No" when asked if he was considering action after the elections, while indicating a diplomatic agreement remained possible. The US and Iran have been at war since February 28, though both sides continue exploring a settlement amid high tensions.