US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island, WSJ reports

The United States attacked Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, according to the Wall Street Journal, marking the latest in a series of limited strikes against the country over recent weeks. The attack occurred as President Donald Trump touted a potential peace deal and called for no strikes on Iran until after the U.S. midterm elections on November 3. Washington did not announce the strikes, which were reported by unnamed American officials, while Iranian media reported explosions on Qeshm, located in the Strait of Hormuz. Qeshm houses a large underground missile facility and a desalination plant, which Trump had repeatedly threatened to target amid the ongoing standoff. Reports indicated the U.S. and Israel were preparing a major offensive after the elections, though Trump appeared to moderate his rhetoric before voting began, as Republicans risk losing congressional majorities amid voter anger over fuel costs tied to the conflict.