US strikes Iranian island in Strait of Hormuz after Revolutionary Guard fires on aircraft
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The US has launched strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with officials describing them as limited and defensive, in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps firing upon a US aircraft. The strikes come ahead of the US midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. President Trump, facing falling polling numbers, said he was in "no rush" to escalate, though he mentioned a potential strike on a site linked to Iran's nuclear programme. Iran's foreign minister said "very intensive" talks to end the war, which began when the US and Israel attacked Iran in February, are underway via mediators, and that Tehran is prepared for both diplomatic and military scenarios.