US Military Strikes Iranian Island Qeshm in Strait of Hormuz

The US military has attacked the Iranian island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Wall Street Journal, despite President Trump signaling potential diplomatic progress with Tehran the day before US congressional elections. The strike on Monday followed several limited, covert US attacks against Iran in recent weeks, unnamed US officials told the Journal. Iran's state news agency reported five explosions on the island, with residents seeing two aircraft overhead. The strait is vital for global oil and gas trade, and Tehran has largely blocked it since the war began in late February. Trump and Vice President Vance expressed optimism about a peace deal, while oil prices fell over seven percent on Monday.