US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

The United States military conducted a strike on Iran's Qeshm Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to the Wall Street Journal. The attack occurred just before the US midterm elections and despite President Donald Trump's recent message of openness toward Tehran. US officials, speaking anonymously, said the strike is part of a series of targeted military actions against Iran, with the military seeking to keep them discreet to avoid signaling a large-scale offensive. Iran's Irna news agency reported five explosions on the island and witnesses saw two aircraft, while the Pentagon deferred comment to Centcom. The raid is part of a conflict that began on February 28 with Israeli-American bombings in Iran, after which Tehran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz and attacked ships. Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran wants a deal quickly, while the strike came a day before high-stakes midterm elections.