US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after missile fire at US aircraft

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The United States conducted limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, November 2, according to US officials, in a defensive operation to protect American assets in the region. Three US officials told CNN the strikes were a response to Iran firing surface-to-air missiles at an American aircraft. The administration deliberately kept the attack secret to avoid overemphasizing the defensive measure. The strikes follow President Donald Trump's October 30 statement that the US war with Iran would soon end. Media reported Washington warned Gulf Arab states to prepare for a short, intense campaign against Iran after the US midterm elections.


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