U.S. strikes Iranian air defense system on Qeshm Island

The U.S. military conducted new limited strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting an Iranian air defense system on Qeshm Island, according to President Trump. He described the action as "minor," stating the device was knocked out in about five to 15 minutes. The strikes are the first since Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, a setback driven partly by voter dissatisfaction with the Iran war and elevated fuel prices. Earlier Friday, officials said Iran was reviewing Qatari mediator proposals addressing nuclear program differences, though Tehran remains unwilling to negotiate until the U.S. meets core conditions. The U.S. also announced a reward of up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program. Iran holds 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity, near weapons-grade, and mediators have proposed a two-day bridge deal involving lifting the blockade and unfreezing assets in exchange for IAEA inspections.