US strikes hit Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

The United States conducted strikes Monday on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to US officials cited by the Wall Street Journal, marking a significant military action the day before US midterm elections. The strikes are part of a series of recent limited attacks Washington has kept secret to avoid signaling a return to large-scale military operations, officials said anonymously. Iran's official Irna news agency reported five explosions and residents seeing two aircraft. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about negotiations with Tehran, writing "Iran wants a deal" on Truth Social. Iran has blocked the strait since the February 28 war began, targeting unauthorized vessels, though a military lull has held since September.