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

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The United States conducted new strikes Monday on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, described by Washington as defensive actions to protect commercial shipping routes. American officials characterized the strikes as preventing Iranian threats or attacks on commercial navigation, according to the Wall Street Journal. The bombing occurred ahead of U.S. midterm elections and is part of a series of limited strikes against Iran in recent weeks. Iran's official Irna news agency reported five explosions on Qeshm Island and residents seeing two aircraft. President Trump said Iran wants a deal "as quickly as possible," while Tehran has locked the strait since the war began February 28.


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